Setting the Sights High
By: Sophia R. Hunziger
The North Andrew Archery Season has come to a close on March 9, 2019. The first two North Andrew State Qualifiers are Sophia Hunziger and Jillian Galbraith. Jillian qualified for state by scoring a 278 with 15 tens at the Smithville Warrior Shootout. Tens are when one archer shoots the middle of the target. Sophia qualified at the Northland Christian Last Chance State Qualifier scoring a 277 and 13 tens. The two archers will shoot at the state tournament in Branson, Mo, on March 22-23. To make it to Branson a high school archer must score a 274 out of 300. There were 2,364 archers at the state tournament ranging from 4th grade - 12th grade. In the high school girls bullseye division there were 387 competing. Out of the 387, Jillian placed 117th with a score of 273 and 13 tens. Sophia places 201st with a 265 and 10 tens. In the high school girls 3D division there were 160 competing. Jillian scores a 239 and 4 Tens placing 121st. Sophia scored a 266 and 9 tens. Placing 55th. Both archers did very well for their first state tournament. Coach Knorr stated, “ I’m proud of them for overcoming the overwhelming atmosphere they had to compete in.” Ms. Knorr and the girls hope to see many more archers qualify next season. Congratulations North Andrew Archers.
By: Sophia R. Hunziger
The North Andrew Archery Season has come to a close on March 9, 2019. The first two North Andrew State Qualifiers are Sophia Hunziger and Jillian Galbraith. Jillian qualified for state by scoring a 278 with 15 tens at the Smithville Warrior Shootout. Tens are when one archer shoots the middle of the target. Sophia qualified at the Northland Christian Last Chance State Qualifier scoring a 277 and 13 tens. The two archers will shoot at the state tournament in Branson, Mo, on March 22-23. To make it to Branson a high school archer must score a 274 out of 300. There were 2,364 archers at the state tournament ranging from 4th grade - 12th grade. In the high school girls bullseye division there were 387 competing. Out of the 387, Jillian placed 117th with a score of 273 and 13 tens. Sophia places 201st with a 265 and 10 tens. In the high school girls 3D division there were 160 competing. Jillian scores a 239 and 4 Tens placing 121st. Sophia scored a 266 and 9 tens. Placing 55th. Both archers did very well for their first state tournament. Coach Knorr stated, “ I’m proud of them for overcoming the overwhelming atmosphere they had to compete in.” Ms. Knorr and the girls hope to see many more archers qualify next season. Congratulations North Andrew Archers.
SuperBowl Sunday
By: Sophia R. Hunziger
It’s that time of year again. The NFL season is wrapping up with Pro Bowl and Super Bowl. The Pro Bowl was played on Sunday, January 20. Although, the Pro Bowl is a week-long event consisting of many different activities for each position on the field. The Pro Bowl took place in Orlando, Florida. The AFC defeated the NFC 26-7. The offensive MVP of the Pro Bowl was Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes while the defensive MVP was Jamal Adams from the New York Jets. With the Pro Bowl over we are looking ahead at Super Bowl LIII. In the big game, The New England Patriots will play the Los Angeles Rams. The Super Bowl will be played in Atlanta, Georgia at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Patriots earned their ticket to the game by beating the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime 37-31. The Rams earned their way by beating the New Orleans Saints also in overtime 26-23. However, there was controversy over the no-call pass interference towards the end of regulation play in the Saints vs. Rams game. Most of the United States would rather see a Chiefs, Saints game but it did not come down to that this year. Good Luck to both teams in Super Bowl LIII!
By: Sophia R. Hunziger
It’s that time of year again. The NFL season is wrapping up with Pro Bowl and Super Bowl. The Pro Bowl was played on Sunday, January 20. Although, the Pro Bowl is a week-long event consisting of many different activities for each position on the field. The Pro Bowl took place in Orlando, Florida. The AFC defeated the NFC 26-7. The offensive MVP of the Pro Bowl was Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes while the defensive MVP was Jamal Adams from the New York Jets. With the Pro Bowl over we are looking ahead at Super Bowl LIII. In the big game, The New England Patriots will play the Los Angeles Rams. The Super Bowl will be played in Atlanta, Georgia at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Patriots earned their ticket to the game by beating the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime 37-31. The Rams earned their way by beating the New Orleans Saints also in overtime 26-23. However, there was controversy over the no-call pass interference towards the end of regulation play in the Saints vs. Rams game. Most of the United States would rather see a Chiefs, Saints game but it did not come down to that this year. Good Luck to both teams in Super Bowl LIII!
NFL Bracketology
Sophia R. Hunziger
As the regular season of the National Football League has come to a close and the first round of the playoffs has begun we look ahead to Super Bowl LIII. The Wild Card games were played Saturday, January 5, 2019. During the NFC Wild Card Games Seatle lost to Dallas 24-22. The Eagles narrowly defeated the Bears 16-15 off of a botched field goal as time expired. In the AFC, the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Houston Texans 21-7 and The Los Angles Chargers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-17.
With the wild card games complete, Saturday, January 12, the second round of the playoffs will begin. The second round consists of the Kansas City Chiefs playing the Indianapolis Colts. New England Patriots playing Los Angles Chargers. The New Orleans Saints playing Dallas Cowboys. And finally, the Los Angles Rams playing the Philadelphia Eagles. My prediction for the playoff game between the Chiefs and Colts is that the Chiefs will beat the Colts because of their better passing record, however, it is going to be a tough battle because of the Colts’ defense. In the next match up, I believe that the New England Patriots will defeat the Los Angles Chargers due to recent history the Patriots have never lost a Playoff game at home. So I believe that New England will win. During the New Orleans and Dallas game I believe that the New Orleans Saints will win due to record. New Orleans has a record of 13-3 and Dallas has a record of 10-6. Finally, in the Rams vs. Eagles game, my prediction is that the Rams will defeat the Eagles based on overall offensive standings.
For the NFC I predict that the Saints will play Rams and will overtake Los Angles due to the Saints strong offense and defense, also when playing away from home in the regular season they are 7-1. On the AFC side, New England will play Kansas City. The Chiefs will defeat the Patriots because of their second-year quarterback that has taken the NFL by storm, Patrick Mahomes, however, the defense will have to step up. At the Superbowl, I expect to see the New Orleans Saints with the Kansas City Chiefs. In the very end, I predict the Saints to defeat the Chiefs, winning the Super Bowl based on the Chiefs poor defense that can’t stop Drew Brees.
Aiming for the Bulls-eye
Sophia R. Hunziger
The North Andrew Archery teams have started practices for this season. The season lasts from December to March. There are three different teams, elementary, junior high, and high school. The elementary team consists of approximately 10 students. There are many returning archers on the elementary side, but on the flip side, many new students are trying the sport as well. The elementary archers must get a score of 265 out of 300 to qualify for the state meet.
The junior high team consists of Malichi Jenkins, Ryland Cox, John Riedinger, Avery Miller, Mattox Sybert, Wyatt Holt, Marshal Todd, Blake Hunziger, and Autumn Ellis, Patty Greever.
They must shoot a score of 270 out of 300. Almost all of the junior high team are returners from last year.
The high school team only has six members this season. Ezra Mohn, Chad Wilmes, Sophia Hunziger, JT Greever, Robert Moody, and Jillian Galbraith. The high school team has one new member this season is JT Greever who stated “ I look forward to going to tournaments and practicing with all of my friends. My goal is to make it to state or regional tournaments during this season.” The high school team must shoot a 275 out of 300 to qualify for state. The season begins on December 15 at North Andrew. Come out and support this hardworking team this season. From all of us on the NAC News team Good Luck North Andrew Archery.
District Softball
Sophia Hunziger
District softball is starting up this week in King City, Mo. North Andrew in the Class 1 District 14 bracket this season. During the District 14 play first round King City plays Stewartsville. October 11, at 5:30. North Andrew plays South Holt. October 11, at 7 pm. With Maysville and Dekalb having a bye. Maysville will then play the winner of King City and Stewartsville October 12, at 4. And Dekalb will play the winner of North Andrew and South Holt October 12, at 4 also. This year North Andrew has a record of 6-13. And South Holt a record of 0-12. When asking Dan Hunziger, South Holt Assistant Coach, about how he thinks South Holt and North Andrew match up he said “ We haven’t won a game yet, but we have played a lot of bigger schools. I feel it’s going to be a good game. North Andrew has a lot of talent on their team.” North Andrew Coach Todd Simmons stated “ I think we have just a good chance as anybody in our District this year
Sophia Hunziger
District softball is starting up this week in King City, Mo. North Andrew in the Class 1 District 14 bracket this season. During the District 14 play first round King City plays Stewartsville. October 11, at 5:30. North Andrew plays South Holt. October 11, at 7 pm. With Maysville and Dekalb having a bye. Maysville will then play the winner of King City and Stewartsville October 12, at 4. And Dekalb will play the winner of North Andrew and South Holt October 12, at 4 also. This year North Andrew has a record of 6-13. And South Holt a record of 0-12. When asking Dan Hunziger, South Holt Assistant Coach, about how he thinks South Holt and North Andrew match up he said “ We haven’t won a game yet, but we have played a lot of bigger schools. I feel it’s going to be a good game. North Andrew has a lot of talent on their team.” North Andrew Coach Todd Simmons stated “ I think we have just a good chance as anybody in our District this year
North Andrew Lady Cardinal Softball Team
By: Audrey Keck
September 5, 2018
The North Andrew Girls High School Softball team, coached by Todd Simmons and Sherry Copple, kicked off their 2018-19 season playing in the Albany tournament on August 25th. They went 0-3 on the day, but had a good comeback on August 30th. They played King City and won, 10-7. Their first conference game against Worth County got rescheduled to September 5th due to rain. Their third conference game against Albany was rescheduled as well to September 12th, because of the rain.
The team this year is very young having lost several seniors last year and only having one this year, Jentry Copple. They have one junior, Gabby Chambers, and the rest of the team consists of mostly freshman and sophmores. In an interview with Coach Simmons, he talked about competition this year, goals, and leadership within the team. In another interview with Jentry Copple, she talked about leadership as well and also about how she thinks the team will do next year. In an Interview with Emma Tipton, she talked about transition from junior high to high school and also about being such a young leading pitcher. The news team would like to wish the softball girls good luck this year. Keep up the good work!
By: Audrey Keck
September 5, 2018
The North Andrew Girls High School Softball team, coached by Todd Simmons and Sherry Copple, kicked off their 2018-19 season playing in the Albany tournament on August 25th. They went 0-3 on the day, but had a good comeback on August 30th. They played King City and won, 10-7. Their first conference game against Worth County got rescheduled to September 5th due to rain. Their third conference game against Albany was rescheduled as well to September 12th, because of the rain.
The team this year is very young having lost several seniors last year and only having one this year, Jentry Copple. They have one junior, Gabby Chambers, and the rest of the team consists of mostly freshman and sophmores. In an interview with Coach Simmons, he talked about competition this year, goals, and leadership within the team. In another interview with Jentry Copple, she talked about leadership as well and also about how she thinks the team will do next year. In an Interview with Emma Tipton, she talked about transition from junior high to high school and also about being such a young leading pitcher. The news team would like to wish the softball girls good luck this year. Keep up the good work!
Junior High Basketball
By Audrey Keck
November 11, 2018
The junior high girls and boys basketball teams started off their season on October 15th. They played Avenue City for their first game and the boys won but the girls lost. The Boy’s team, coached by Mr Bryson and Mr Simmons, as of right now is undefeated. The girl's team, Coached by Mr Walker and Mr Roush, is currently 6 and 3. This past week, both teams played in the King City tournament. The girl's team placed second and the boy's team placed first. The boys played Stewartsville and won with the score of 49-14. The girls played King City and lost 21-33. I asked an eighth grader from each team about what they think playing basketball in high school will be like. Cassidy Brittain stated, “It will definitely be different but it will be fun to get to play with other people.” Gunner Lawrence said, “there will be more competition, and you will have to work hard and practice more outside of practice.” They have five more games and their last game will be on November 27th at home against Maysville. The news team would like to wish both teams good luck for the rest of season.
By Audrey Keck
November 11, 2018
The junior high girls and boys basketball teams started off their season on October 15th. They played Avenue City for their first game and the boys won but the girls lost. The Boy’s team, coached by Mr Bryson and Mr Simmons, as of right now is undefeated. The girl's team, Coached by Mr Walker and Mr Roush, is currently 6 and 3. This past week, both teams played in the King City tournament. The girl's team placed second and the boy's team placed first. The boys played Stewartsville and won with the score of 49-14. The girls played King City and lost 21-33. I asked an eighth grader from each team about what they think playing basketball in high school will be like. Cassidy Brittain stated, “It will definitely be different but it will be fun to get to play with other people.” Gunner Lawrence said, “there will be more competition, and you will have to work hard and practice more outside of practice.” They have five more games and their last game will be on November 27th at home against Maysville. The news team would like to wish both teams good luck for the rest of season.
High School Girls and Boys Basketball Mid Season Report
By Audrey Keck
1/8/19
The 2018-19 boys and girls basketball teams have had a great season so far. The girls are coached by Coach Michaels and Coach Roush, and their record is 7-4. The boys are coached by Coach Morley and Coach Bryson, and their record is 9-2. Let's break down the mid season stats. The boys average 64 points per game and average 33 rebounds per game. Their key victory for the season so far is Pattonsburg. The boys are ranked 9th in class I. The Girls average 44.5 points per game and average 31.5 rebounds per game. The girl's key victory so far is Worth County. Girls are ranked 7th in class I. One team that they are both hoping to beat is Jefferson.
The head coaches were asked a few questions about how they think the season is going and goals for the season. Coach Morley said the first part of the boys season has gone very well since they didn't have any returning starters. He said that the team is improving but the road ahead is going to be challenging. Coach Morley said that at the beginning of the season they had a chance of winning 20 games and he thinks they still have that chance. He also said that the team is getting more efficient offensively and the team’s defense is also improving. Coach Michaels said that he is looking forward to the upcoming games since they will be the most important of the year. An improvement he would love to see is more communication during games. He says they need to talk to each other more. He said that the team has had ups and downs and they enjoy all the support from everyone and they will need as much as they can get for the rest of the season. They also hope they can live up to their expectations of the year. The news team would like to wish both teams a good rest of the season.
By Audrey Keck
1/8/19
The 2018-19 boys and girls basketball teams have had a great season so far. The girls are coached by Coach Michaels and Coach Roush, and their record is 7-4. The boys are coached by Coach Morley and Coach Bryson, and their record is 9-2. Let's break down the mid season stats. The boys average 64 points per game and average 33 rebounds per game. Their key victory for the season so far is Pattonsburg. The boys are ranked 9th in class I. The Girls average 44.5 points per game and average 31.5 rebounds per game. The girl's key victory so far is Worth County. Girls are ranked 7th in class I. One team that they are both hoping to beat is Jefferson.
The head coaches were asked a few questions about how they think the season is going and goals for the season. Coach Morley said the first part of the boys season has gone very well since they didn't have any returning starters. He said that the team is improving but the road ahead is going to be challenging. Coach Morley said that at the beginning of the season they had a chance of winning 20 games and he thinks they still have that chance. He also said that the team is getting more efficient offensively and the team’s defense is also improving. Coach Michaels said that he is looking forward to the upcoming games since they will be the most important of the year. An improvement he would love to see is more communication during games. He says they need to talk to each other more. He said that the team has had ups and downs and they enjoy all the support from everyone and they will need as much as they can get for the rest of the season. They also hope they can live up to their expectations of the year. The news team would like to wish both teams a good rest of the season.
District Basketball
By Audrey Keck and Jadyn Sharp
February 25, 2019
This past week was the district basketball tournament for District 15. Mound City was the host for the week of games. The first matchup for the Boy’s Quarterfinals round was Dekalb (ranked 4th) vs King City (ranked 5th) and Dekalb won 47-44 and are moving on. The second matchup was Mound City (ranked 1st) vs Osborn (ranked 8th) on February 18 and Mound City won 83-14 and moved on to play Dekalb on February 20th. The third matchup was North Andrew (ranked 2nd) vs Union Star (ranked 7th) and North Andrew won 66-35. The fourth matchup of the quarterfinals was South Holt (ranked 3) vs Stewartsville (ranked 6) and South Holt won 74-43 and moved on to play North Andrew on February 20th.
The first matchup for the Girl’s Quarterfinals round was Mound City (ranked 1st) vs Union Star (ranked 8th) and Mound City won 45-9. The second matchup was South Holt (ranked 4th) vs Osborn (ranked 5th) and South Holt won 41-29 and moved on to play Mound City. The third matchup was North Andrew (ranked 2nd) vs King City (ranked 7th) and North Andrew won 52-40 and moved on. The fourth and final matchup of the quarterfinals round was Dekalb (ranked 3rd) vs Stewartsville (ranked 6th) and Dekalb won 47-25 and moved on to play North Andrew.
The Boy’s Semifinal matchups were Mound City vs Dekalb and Mound City won 76-51. North Andrew vs South Holt was the second Semifinal game and North Andrew won 81-66 and the Final game for the District Champion was Mound City vs North Andrew.
The Girl’s Semifinal matchups were Mound City vs South Holt and Mound City won 27-16. The second Semifinal matchup was North Andrew vs Dekalb and North Andrew won 48-33. The Final game for the District Champion was North Andrew vs Mound City.
We gathered some stats from the girls and boys teams from North Andrew since they played in the District Championship game. The Girls record is 14-9 and the boys are 18-5. The girl's average points per game are 43.2 and the boy's average points per game are 46.7. The girl's average rebounds per game are 31.3 and the boy’s average rebounds per game are 68.2. The girl's average free throws made per game are 11.4 and the boys average free throws per game are 51.9.
The District Final games were on Friday the 22nd. Mound City won the district title for the boys and North Andrew won the district title for the girls. Next comes sectionals, where the Lady Cardinals will take on the Stanberry Bulldogs. We also gathered stats from the girl's sectional matchup and the winning percentage for North Andrew is 60% and 88.9% for Stanberry. North Andrew’s record is 15-10 and 24-3 for Stanberry.
Congratulations and Good Luck to the North Andrew Cardinals Girls Basketball team as they continue their journey to a state title.
By Audrey Keck and Jadyn Sharp
February 25, 2019
This past week was the district basketball tournament for District 15. Mound City was the host for the week of games. The first matchup for the Boy’s Quarterfinals round was Dekalb (ranked 4th) vs King City (ranked 5th) and Dekalb won 47-44 and are moving on. The second matchup was Mound City (ranked 1st) vs Osborn (ranked 8th) on February 18 and Mound City won 83-14 and moved on to play Dekalb on February 20th. The third matchup was North Andrew (ranked 2nd) vs Union Star (ranked 7th) and North Andrew won 66-35. The fourth matchup of the quarterfinals was South Holt (ranked 3) vs Stewartsville (ranked 6) and South Holt won 74-43 and moved on to play North Andrew on February 20th.
The first matchup for the Girl’s Quarterfinals round was Mound City (ranked 1st) vs Union Star (ranked 8th) and Mound City won 45-9. The second matchup was South Holt (ranked 4th) vs Osborn (ranked 5th) and South Holt won 41-29 and moved on to play Mound City. The third matchup was North Andrew (ranked 2nd) vs King City (ranked 7th) and North Andrew won 52-40 and moved on. The fourth and final matchup of the quarterfinals round was Dekalb (ranked 3rd) vs Stewartsville (ranked 6th) and Dekalb won 47-25 and moved on to play North Andrew.
The Boy’s Semifinal matchups were Mound City vs Dekalb and Mound City won 76-51. North Andrew vs South Holt was the second Semifinal game and North Andrew won 81-66 and the Final game for the District Champion was Mound City vs North Andrew.
The Girl’s Semifinal matchups were Mound City vs South Holt and Mound City won 27-16. The second Semifinal matchup was North Andrew vs Dekalb and North Andrew won 48-33. The Final game for the District Champion was North Andrew vs Mound City.
We gathered some stats from the girls and boys teams from North Andrew since they played in the District Championship game. The Girls record is 14-9 and the boys are 18-5. The girl's average points per game are 43.2 and the boy's average points per game are 46.7. The girl's average rebounds per game are 31.3 and the boy’s average rebounds per game are 68.2. The girl's average free throws made per game are 11.4 and the boys average free throws per game are 51.9.
The District Final games were on Friday the 22nd. Mound City won the district title for the boys and North Andrew won the district title for the girls. Next comes sectionals, where the Lady Cardinals will take on the Stanberry Bulldogs. We also gathered stats from the girl's sectional matchup and the winning percentage for North Andrew is 60% and 88.9% for Stanberry. North Andrew’s record is 15-10 and 24-3 for Stanberry.
Congratulations and Good Luck to the North Andrew Cardinals Girls Basketball team as they continue their journey to a state title.