Montgomery Standard

01/03/2025

The Montgomery County boys basketball team defeated the Hermann Bearcats 58-41 in the Class 3, District 7 championship game on Feb. 28 at South Callaway High School to win its second straight district title. The Wildcats improved to 27-1 and advanced to play Steelville in the sectional round at MCHS. Clayton Parker scored 18 points, Isaiah Thomas finished with 16 and Andrew Moore added 11 for the Wildcats, who won their ninth district championship in program history. Theo Tate photos

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01/03/2025

The Montgomery County boys basketball team advanced to sectional play after topping Hermann in the district finals on Friday. Story by Theo Tate

The Montgomery County boys basketball team added another district championship to its already growing trophy case on Friday. The Wildcats defeated the Bearcats 58-41 in the Class 3, District 7 …

28/02/2025

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28/02/2025

Congratulations to Olivia Spurgeon for being selected Student of the Month, sponsored by the Bank of Missouri!

Year in School : Sophomore Parent’s Names : Mathew and Ashley Spurgeon High School Activities : Cross Country, Track, FCCLA, FFA, Student Council and Academic Bowl Favorite Food …

27/02/2025

The Montgomery County boys basketball team clinched its third straight Eastern Missouri Conference title on Feb. 21 after beating Clopton 84-38 at Ballew & Snell Court. Clayton Parker and Isaiah Thomas each scored 19 points, followed by Andrew Moore with 14, Jay Rodgers with 11 and Chase Queathem with nine to lead the Wildcats, who finished 10-0 in Eastern Missouri Conference play and won their 30th straight conference game. Theo Tate photos

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27/02/2025

Boys VIP Night was held at Montgomery City Elementary School on the evening on Feb. 22. The event was sponsored by the MCE PTO group and included bounce houses, crafts and games. Theo Tate photos

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27/02/2025

The Jonesburg Elementary PTO Carnival was held on Feb. 23 at the school’s gymnasium. The three-hour carnival provided fun for the whole family with games and food, plus it held a silent auction. Theo Tate photos

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27/02/2025

Despite the wintry conditions, the Montgomery County FFA got to enjoy some activities during FFA Week, such as going to church in High Hill, going to Top Golf in Chesterfield and holding its annual BBQ. Story by Theo Tate
https://www.mystandardnews.com/stories/mchs-stays-busy-during-ffa-week,99399?

Whether it’s golfing and barbecuing, the Montgomery County FFA chapter still finds a way to have fun despite the wintry conditions that hit the county for several days. The chapter went to …

27/02/2025

The Wellsville-Middletown FFA chapter finally started its FFA Week on Feb. 21 with a Supporters Breakfast after many of its activities were called off due to inclement weather. Story by Theo Tate
https://www.mystandardnews.com/stories/w-m-holds-breakfast-to-start-ffa-week,99398?

Maddi Poage finally got to celebrate the start of her last FFA week as a member of the Wellsville-Middletown FFA chapter on Feb. 21. The W-M senior and chapter president got to help out with the …

27/02/2025

Wellsville-Middletown had 11 seniors on its boys and girls basketball teams this winter. All of them were recognized in a senior night game on Feb. 17 against Silex. Story by Theo Tate
https://www.mystandardnews.com/stories/w-m-hoops-teams-salute-the-seniors,99396?

When the Wellsville-Middletown boys basketball team desperately needed players last year, a couple of juniors came to the rescue. After graduating five players and losing two players to other …

27/02/2025

A Montgomery City resident created a petition to put a senior citizens property tax freeze measure in the April ballot. Story by Theo Tate
https://www.mystandardnews.com/stories/county-resident-creates-petition-to-help-freeze-property-tax,99397?

Two years ago, the state of Missouri introduced a bill that allowed a freeze for property tax rates for senior citizens in participating counties. Montgomery County was not one of those …

27/02/2025

Former Montgomery County standouts Carson and Collin Parker played their senior day game with the Columbia College men's basketball team on Feb. 22. Story by Theo Tate

After playing their last regular season game as members of the Columbia College men’s basketball team on Feb. 22, former Montgomery County standouts Carson and Collin Parker were thrilled with …

26/02/2025

The Montgomery County girls basketball team fell 47-27 to the Clopton Hawks in its regular season finale on Feb. 21 at Ballew & Snell Court. The Wildcats dropped to 14-11 and finished their EMO season at 8-2. Clopton clinched the conference title with the victory over MCHS. Freshman Emma Rodgers led the Wildcats with nine points. Theo Tate photos

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https://www.mystandardnews.com/stories/mchs-girls-basketball-vs-clopton-2025,99272?

26/02/2025

Former Montgomery County standouts Carson and Collin Parker played their senior day game at Columbia College on Feb. 22 against Missouri Baptist. They helped the Cougars beat Missouri Baptist 93-67. Collin finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds and six 3-pointers and Carson scored eight points off the bench. They are part of a nine-member senior class at Columbia. Theo Tate photos

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https://www.mystandardnews.com/stories/parker-brothers-at-columbia-college-2025,99271?

26/02/2025

The Montgomery County boys basketball team captured its third straight Eastern Missouri Conference title after beating Clopton in its regular season finale on Feb. 21. Story by Theo Tate

Andrew Moore has been there and done that. The Montgomery County senior played for a conference championship team before. When he was a sophomore at Troy Buchanan, he helped the Trojans win the …

26/02/2025

Seniors from the Wellsville-Middletown basketball teams were recognized on Feb. 17 between the girls and boys contests against Silex at Roundtree and Johnson Court. They were boys basketball players Cooper Henderson, Gage Marshall, Jonah Slovensky and Brennan Cash, girls basketball players Hallie Guzy, Keigan Hall, Alivia Stewart and Julia Dias, cheerleaders Della Gosseen and Alyssa Beach and girls basketball manager Lea Denet. Theo Tate photos

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https://www.mystandardnews.com/stories/w-m-basketball-seniors-2025,99252?

26/02/2025

The Wellsville-Middletown boys basketball team fell to Silex Owls 46-35 in a senior night game on Feb. 17. The Tigers led by many as eight points in the first quarter before Silex rallied to win the contest. Cooper Henderson finished with 13 points, followed by Gage Marshall with 10, Willard Shireman with seven, Jonah Slovensky with three and Gage Nichols with two. Theo Tate photos

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https://www.mystandardnews.com/stories/w-m-boys-basketball-vs-silex-2025,98754?

22/02/2025

The Montgomery Area United Way held its annual meeting with several agencies in attendance on Jan. 27. Story by Theo Tate

The Montgomery Area United Way held its annual meeting on Jan. 27 at the Montgomery City Public Library Community Room with several agencies and United Way board members in attendance. …