SPORTS

Cromer scores 1,000th career point

ALEX BOYER tist University signee is Lebanon jumped out for a tournament, but
ALEX@LACLEDERECORD.COM averaging 15.8 points, to a 27-6 lead early in you also need to rest
The Lebanon High 2.8 steals, 3.2 assists, the game as Cromer, your players if you can.
School girls’ basketball and 2.9 rebounds per and senior Makayah We w e re a b l e t o g e t
team used a 32 point game. Alexander combined for everyone in the game.
first quarter to pull Head coach Jacky 25 of the 32 points in the I thought Selby, Chloe,
away from the Belton Payne had high praise first eight minutes. and Jacee all made some
Pirates in the first round for his standout point Freshman Jacee Pe- plays. We also got Han-
of the Mid-Missouri guard. t e r s o n s c o re d s e v e n nah Henson back from
Bank I-44 Lady’s Classic “I thought Kori was points, Selby Miller injury, and we are so
on Thursday night in on her game defensive- and Destiny Zimdars proud of her. She has
Boswell Auditorium. ly and offensively,” he chipped in six points, had some tough inju-
Lebanon senior Kori stated. “I thought she while Chloe Shivers and ries, but she has worked
Cromer led all scorers was more aggressive, Hannah Henson scored hard to get back, and it
with 26 points in the and we need her to play two points. Freshman was good to see her out
79-29 victory. Cromer like that. Faith Coffman added a there.”
also netted her 1,000th “She is stepping into point, too. Lebanon advanced
career point in the third things better and is feel- “I thought our guards to the semifinal round
quarter of Thursday’s ing more at ease. She (Jocee and Makayah) to face Milan on Friday
contest. Cromer played is so unselfish that she played good defense,” night. The tournament
her first three years of would rather get an as- said Payne. “Destiny will continue today
high school basketball sist than score. I told her and Makayah each had (Saturday, Jan. 29), and
LCR file photo/Alex Boyer at Marshfield before the other day in practice a good first half. A lot of Lebanon will either play
Lebanon senior Kori Cromer netted her 1,000th transferring to Lebanon to look to score more, players stepped up. at 2 p.m. in the third-
point for her high school basketball career on Thursday for her senior season. and she has taken that “You need to play place game or 3:30 p.m.
night. The Southwest Bap- to heart.” and get some rhythm in the championship.

Lebanon snaps losing streak to El Dorado Springs

ALEX BOYER
ALEX@LACLEDERECORD.COM
Lebanon scored 19
points in the final eight
minutes of regulation en
route to a 58-51 victo-
ry over the El Dorado
Springs Bulldogs on Tues-
day at Boswell Auditori-
um, snapping a ten-game
losing streak that dated
back to early December.
Senior Isaiah Green-
wood led the Yellowjack-
ets with 23 points. Soph-
omore Caleb Ray added
12 points, while Peyton
Mitchell and Austin Hen-
drix each added in six
for LHS (2-11 overall, 0-3
Ozark Conference).
“The kids absolutely
did everything we asked
of them,” head coach Ryan
Toombs said with excite-
ment after the win. “I
thought our performance
on the offensive end early
helped us, and our perfor-
mance on the defensive
end for the whole game
was the difference.”
The Bulldogs (10-8
overall) fell behind 25-17
at the half and by as many
as ten in the second half
before mounting a little
bit of a comeback to open
the fourth quarter.
El Dorado Springs
went on a 6-3 run before
Mitchell hit Greenwood
on a back door lob, where
he finished it with an au-
thoritative dunk.
Greenwood would
score again later in the
game, followed by three
straight points from senior
Tristan Wilson to increase
the lead to 50-40.
“It was our first home
game in a month, and we
were ready to hit shots,”
stated Toombs. “Guys
like Matt (Archer), Isa-
coach (Brian) Decker, and
our staff went to the draw-
ing board to come up with
different sets we could
run against that zone, and
our kids learned it in four
days.
“We executed way bet-
ter than I could have ever
hoped. We turned them
over early and scored off
that.”
In the first quarter, the
Yellowjackets outscored
the Bulldogs 16-5 before
El Dorado Springs went
LCR photo/Alex Boyer on a 9-0 run to start the
Lebanon sophomore Caleb Ray defends a player second quarter to cut the
from El Dorado Springs during a high school basketball deficit to two (16-14).
game on Tuesday night at Boswell Auditorium However, LHS re-
sponded in a big way,
iah (Greenwood), Caleb Lebanon made nine
with Greenwood
(Ray), Austin (Hendrix), three-pointers in the con-
making a three-point-
and Peyton (Mitchell) test while making seven
er and Mitchell hit-
were all stepping up and out of 11 free throws.
ting two much-needed
making shots. “We knew we were
three-pointers before the
“It wasn’t a one-man going to see a lot of zone,”
buzzer.
show, and we made some said Toombs. “I went to
T h e Ye l l o w j a c k e t s
good decisions.” coach (Jacky) Payne and
were scheduled to take on
Carl Junction on Thurs-
day and Mt. Vernon on
Friday. Lebanon will host
Camdenton on Tuesday,
February 2, for their next
home game.
“The monkey has been
on our back for a long
time,” Toombs said about
the losing streak. “It was
fun to get to play a bas-
ketball game. We lost our
game against Warsaw,
but I am excited for our
kids to get to play in front
of our home crowd.
“I thought the ‘Jack-
et Swarm brought it as
they always do. We have
awesome students and
an awesome commu-
nity that supports us,
and our bench was right
there cheering on their
teammates, and that’s
important as we continue
to build on our culture.”

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 ‘Jackets think outside the box in
ALEX BOYER
shutout win on Homecoming
ALEX@LACLEDERECORD.COM
In a battle between two completely
different styles of football, Lebanon
came out victorious against the Glen-
dale Falcons in front of a sold-out
Homecoming crowd on Friday night
at ‘Jacket Stadium, 42-0.
Lebanon (6-0 overall, ranked No. 4)
came into the contest against the Fal-
cons (4-2 overall) with more than 2,000
rushing yards in just five games, while
the Falcons had passed for over 1,730
yards. The running game and defense
of the Yellowjackets were the ultimate
X-Factor as LHS rushed for 307 yards,
led by senior Nathan Bartel with 110
yards on eight carries. Senior Cade
Muscia had 92 yards on 15 carries and
two touchdowns, while Jax Glenden-
ning rushed for 63 yards on six carries.
The ‘Jackets’ defense rose to the oc-
casion, shutting out a Glendale offense
that averages 33.8 points per game. It
was Glendale’s first time being shut
out since October 16, 2020 (Camden-
ton, 36-0). Glendale quarterback Cole
Feuerbacher threw for 237 yards and
three interceptions in the game, while
Lebanon was plus three in the turnover
differential.
“It was an outstanding performance
(from the defense),” head coach Will
Christian stated after the win. “We
came into the game and talked about
the fact that we have an approach that
we believe in and wanted to be oppor-
tunistic with our pressure. I thought we
covered well and made things difficult
for them (Glendale).
“When you shut out that opponent,
that is making a statement—no disre-
spect to them, but huge credit to our
defense. I thought Nathan Bartel was
outstanding in every single category
(on Friday). He had to tackle an ath-
letic runner (Feuerbacher) all night,
and there were points in the game
where they wanted to run the ball,
and it wasn’t fruitful enough because
of Nathan Bartel. He had
a great game on offense,
too.”
The game started with
both teams exchanging
punts, but senior Jarrett
Sing blitzed off the edge
and was untouched. Sing knocked the
ball away from Feuerbacher, and senior
Preston Ellingson scooped the ball up
and returned the ball to the Glendale
18-yard line.
On the ensuing play, Muscia busted
free for an 18-yard score to get things
going with 6:19 remaining in the first
quarter.
Lebanon senior Austin Hendrix
intercepted Feuerbacher on the next
possession as the Falcons were driv-
ing deep into Lebanon territory, but
LHS was unable to capitalize and was
forced to punt.
After a turnover on downs from the
Falcons, Lebanon extended the lead on
a quarterback sneak from Gavin Smith
to go up 14-0.
In the third quarter, another Smith
touchdown run and a 66-yard break-
away score from Bartel pushed Leba-
non in front 28-0 with 3:08 left in the
third quarter.
Muscia scored two touchdowns in
the fourth quarter on five-yard and
37-yard runs to put the game away
officially.
“Offensively, I thought we were able
to find the seams, and our counter play
was really working,” mentioned Chris-
tian about the offense. “Our rocket toss
was good every time we called it. Cade
(Muscia) just wore their (Glendale)
defense out. What a war daddy Cade
Muscia is, and we had some explosive
plays.”
Christian stated after the game that
he thought the secondary play and
pass rush were big components in
Lebanon winning this game.
“When you put together a game
plan, the kids have to buy in and do
it, and they did a good job,” he said.
“I thought Jacoby Fultz and Kaleb
Nail played outstanding on the out-
side tonight, and our safeties in Drew
Bowling, Hoyt Honey, Austin Hendrix,
and Jarrett Sing were smothering back
there. It bothers the other team when
you mix that in with our pass rush of
Preston Ellingson, Griffin Jones, Jayden
Hubler, Gunner Williams, Jacob Suha,
and others.
“I can’t minimize the fact that we
just shut out an offense that has prob-
ably averaged 35 points per game that
it has been around.”
Jacoby Fultz and Raegan McCowan
were named Homecoming King and
Queen at halftime of the game.
Lebanon will travel to West Plains
(4-2 overall) next Friday night for a trip
to Howell County.

LCR Photo/Alex Boyer

Raegan McCowan and Jacoby Fultz were named
2022 Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of Fri- LCR Photo/Alex Boyer
day’s game against Glendale. Honorary escorts were Lebanon senior Nathan Bartel rushes the ball during a high school football game against the Glendale Falcons
Devyn Hutton (left) and Logan Knight (right). on Friday night.

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Lebanon tennis wins fourth
ALEX BOYER the Tigers to help se- while Blair/Payton
ALEX@LACLEDERECORD.COM cure the win for the Fuller won at No. 3
The Lebanon High doubles, 8-2.
School girls’ Moving on to the
tennis team semifinals, Lebanon
p l a c e d I am super proud of fell to the Kickapoo
Chiefs, 5-1.
fourth at
the Ozark the effort... We host Blair/Fuller were
Conference
t e n n i s t o u r-
the Class 2 District the lone winners from
LHS in that match,
nament on Wednesday 5 individual district defeating Schmeider/
Robertson, 8-1.
at Cooper Tennis Com-
plex in Springfield. tournament on The Lady ‘Jackets
h a d a l re a d y b e a t e n
Lebanon (14-4 over-
all) opened up the Saturday.” the Chiefs once this
tournament with a 5-1 year but couldn’t pull
win over Waynesville - Coach Ron Crowell out the top three sin-
in the quarterfinal gles matches in the
round. loss.
Emma Blair, Kelsey In the third-place
Daugherty, and Desti- Lady ‘Jackets. In dou- game against the Bo-
ny Stokes each pulled bles, Audrey Dow and livar Liberators, Leb- Contributed Photo
out single wins over Daugherty won 8-1, anon took two out of The Lebanon High School girls’ varsity tennis team placed fourth at the Ozark
three doubles matches, Conference tournament on Wednesday in Springfield.
with Olivia McGruder

FINAL
Ozark Conference standings:
and Destiny Stokes
pulling off an 8-6 win
at No. 1 doubles. Blair/
Fuller won their third
For All-Star
Service,
doubles match of the
1.
2.
Glendale
Kickapoo
6. Waynesville
7. Rolla
day, winning 8-6.
In the singles match-
es, Fuller and Daugh-
CALL
3.
4.
Bolivar
Lebanon
8. Camdenton
9. West Plains
erty won their matches,
respectively.
However, Lebanon
YOUR
5. Central 10. Parkview
dropped four matches
to fall to the Liberators,
6-3.
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 Lady ‘Jackets win two games this week
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It was a quiet week for
the Lebanon High School
volleyball program, with
just two games on the
docket for the Lady ‘Jack-
ets.
Lebanon (13-4-5 overall,
2-2 Ozark Conference)
traveled to Eldon on Mon-
day night and defeated the
Mustangs in four sets (8-25,
28-26, 25-20, 25-13).
After a tough first set,
head coach Jenny Collins
told her team they had to
be more disciplined on
defense.
“We struggled to get
anything going,” Collins
said of the first set. “We
weren’t being disciplined
on defense, and in transi-
tion to offense, we strug-
gled to put the ball in play.
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In the following sets,
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Rebmann, Raylee Quick,
and Chava Yesva, came
up with huge blocks and
forced the Mustangs to
start working to hit over
the top of the block and
gave LHS more time to
defend.
“Saylor Helton, Addy
Collins, Morgan Durbin,
and Addy Rebmann
earned 80 digs between
the four of them,” said Col-
lins. “I’m proud of how our
girls responded after that
first set. They didn’t allow
the first set to determine
the outcome of their entire
night. They recovered and
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touch and find ways to to fine-tune the little things. tling some injuries as well, The team will continue
score.” We have had slow starts so hopefully, this gameplay to raise funds throughout
The JV team defeat- to our match play the past break will help allow for the entire week, ending
ed the Mustangs in two two nights, so I think hav- some time to get healthy with the varsity & JV Pink-
sets (28-26, 25-20) and ing time to work through as we move into October.” fest Tournament on Octo-
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man team won in two sets “We have several bat- Glendale Falcons. Stevie Gregory.
(25-10, 25-10) and sit at 19-
2-2 on the year with coach
Sarah Mather.
On Tuesday night, Leb-
anon beat the Parkview
Vikings in three sets (25-13,
25-17, 25-10) at Boswell
Auditorium. 
“It is always good to
come away with two wins
for the week,” Collins said
of the victory. “We have a
week break as we won’t
be back in action until next
Tuesday, October 4, host-
ing Waynesville. We have
had a very busy past few
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ALEX@LACLEDERECORD.COM
The Lebanon High
School cross country
team has had a great 2022
season, with runners im-
proving times each meet,
according to head coach
Josh Smith.
Last Saturday, the
team competed at Gans
C re e k i n C o l u m b i a ,
which will be a preview
of where the state meet
is held.
“This meet features
some of the best teams
and runners in the state,”
said Smith. “The meet is
run on the state course,
which is also the Univer-
sity of Missouri course.
This course is one of the
best in the country. This
meet gives us an idea of
where we stack up for
the state meet. Going
into the meet, we hoped
to have some individu-
als finish in the top 25
and earn an individual
medal.”
The program had just
that.
Ella Johnson finished
22nd for the girls’ team,
with the top 25 runners
earning a medal.
Peter Stunja earned a
medal for the boys’ team,
finishing 23rd out of 302
runners.
“Peter is gaining con-
fidence every race, and
this week was no differ-
ent,” Smith said of his
performance. “Peter has
increased his strength
and is a very smooth
runner. I think Peter has
a lot more in him and is
ready for a special finish
to the season.
“Ella had a goal going
into the meet to be an
individual medalist and
wouldn’t let anything
stand in her way of that
goal. She passed eight
girls in the final stretch
to secure a medal at this
prestigious meet. Ella is
one of the most driven,
hardworking girls I have
coached.”
The boys’ team fin-
ished 10th out of 37
teams and could have
been in the top five had
the team got out better
in the first 1000 meters,
according to Smith.
“This group is really
solid and has worked ex-
tremely hard this year,”
he stated. “We have a few
pieces that need to come
together for us to be a
great team, but it is a real
possibility this season.
The boys’ team also relies
on some guys without
much varsity experience.
They are learning on the
fly and doing a great job.
Peter Stunja led the way,
followed by Kaleb Nail,
Kelby Conner, Chris
Wadley, Grant Klemin,
Skyler Conner, Liam Al-
len, Riley Church, and
Evan McSorley.”
The Lady ‘Jackets took
4th out of 33 teams in
the blue division for the
girls. Not bad for a team
that relies heavily on
young runners, includ-
ing a loaded freshman
class.
“These girls stepped
up and performed well,”
Smith said. “The team
was led by Ella Johnson,
followed by Cadence
Knight, Jordan Eastburn,
Abigial Tague, Parker
Antony, Madison Chepu-
lis, and Kaitlynne Duen-
as- Gonzalez.”
Coming into the meet,
Smith said the emphasis
was on the team stand-
ings. According to Smith,
cross country is scored
by giving a number to
each finisher based on
where they finish in the
race. The total numbers
of the top five runners on
the team are then added
together to get a team
score (1st place gets 1
point, 2nd place gets 2
points, etc.). The team
with the lowest score af-
ter five runners wins. The
6th and 7th runners are
used to settle tiebreakers
and add points to other
teams’ scores.
The team will next Contributed Photo
compete on Friday at Pictured are Lebanon High School cross country medalists Peter Stunja (left) and
HaHa Tonka State Park. Ella Johnson (right). The ‘Jackets competed in Columbia on Saturday.

Lebanon swim team competes at Monett

The Lebanon High School boys’ swim team saw two 100 breaststroke. Nelson swam personal best times in the 50 free and 100 free.
unfortunate disqualifications knock them down from Wall earned medals in the 50 free (first) and 100 back- According to Krev, freshmen Levi Price and Gabriel
third place as a team down to sixth place at the Monett stroke (fourth), according to head coach David Krev. Law swam in their first varsity meets and performed well.
Invitational on Saturday. Long continued his impressive season with a fourth- “The disqualifications were disappointing, but the team

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Roberts, Avery Long, and Matthew Wall took first place. posting his best times. week, but we are excited to get back into the water and see
Windsor took care of business in the 100 butterfly and Eli Havens won eighth place in the 500 free, while Ben how the rest of the season goes.”

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YELLOWJACKET
OF THE WEEK
Lebanon High School has named Volleyball athlete Addy
Rebmann, sophomore, as this week’s Yellowjacket of the Week.
Addy Rebmann sophomore
Sport: Volleyball
Coach: Jenny Collins
Graduating Class: 2025
Parents: Angie & Shane Rebmann
Siblings: Jake Rebmann
Why I got interested in this sport:
My mom played volleyball, so I was
around it from a really young age.
Athletic Honors: All District, All
Conference, 2021 Offensive MVP,
USAV National Qualifier, Branson
Tournament Team
Other LHS Sports I am involved in:
Track.
Lebanon High School honors one student each week for their outstanding efforts
in athletics and in the classroom. The school chooses a student who exemplifies
what it means to be a Yellowjacket. Check back each Saturday in the LCR Weekend
edition for future Yellowjacket of the Week announcements.
Contributed photo
Why is good sportsmanship
important: Respect goes both
ways. Everyone is just there to have
fun and make memories, so be
respectful.
Individuals most helpful to me:
My parents and coaches.
Favorite Athlete: Yossiana Pressley,
Baylor Volleyball
Favorite Sport moment: Winning
2021 District Championship
Plans after Graduation: Play
College Volleyball
LACLEDE COUNTY RECORD’S WEEKEND EDITION | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022 | PAGE 17
YELLOWJACKET MEET THE
CORNERBACK
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS YOU
CONTRIBUTE TO THE FIELD? On the field, I
contribute physically to both defense and special
teams. Along with that, I like to think that I provide
not only positive encouragement on the field but
also a sense of trust that I am in this for my family
and brotherhood, not for personal gain.
WHAT ARE SOME THINGS YOU WORKED
ON DURING THE OFFSEASON? I set myself to
improve my defensive skills and physical strengths
this offseason. I knew that I would have less of an
offensive role, and because of that, I focused more
on pass coverage and tackling while also doing
more speed and strength training.
HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOURSELF FOR AN
OFFENSE LIKE GLENDALE? In preparing for
Glendale, I need to prepare myself more mentally
than the past week against Waynesville. The
Glendale offense is pass-heavy and likes to find
holes in broken coverage. Locking in on my own
coverage responsibility this week is crucial to take
away from their offense.
MEET THE TEAM
Canon Roark
#8 - Junior
Wide Receiver / Defensive Back
JC Wells
#25 - Junior
Wide Receiver / Defensive Back
KALEB NAIL
SENIOR
# 22
Lebanon senior Kaleb Nail is the true
definition of a team player. Ask anyone
around the LHS football locker room
to describe Nail in one word, and you
will hear them use selfless, leader, and
motivator.
Nail has been a starter in the Lebanon
secondary for two seasons and has
recorded 18 tackles through the team’s
first five games. He also serves as a varsity
runner for the cross country and track
teams.
The ‘Jackets moved to 5-0 on the
season with a 52-14 win over the
Waynesville Tigers last Friday night and
were scheduled to host Glendale for
Homecoming on Friday.
The LCR caught up with Nail to talk about
the season.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOTBALL PLAYER?
One of my favorite football players is probably
Jamaal Charles. He introduced me to the game of
football, and I have been a Chiefs fan ever since.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS MOMENT?
My personal favorite sports moment is when my
4x800 team got second at our home conference
meet only 20 minutes after I finished an English AP
test inside the school.
WHO ARE SOME INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE
IMPACTED YOUR CAREER? The people that have
impacted me the most in my athletic journey are
probably my dad, grandpa, and pastor. My dad has
followed me either as a coach or fan through my
entire athletic career, supporting and coaching me
even if he had to research for himself to help. My
pastor and dad have kept me grounded as coaches
and role models, instilling in me that being a good
person is better than achievements.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?
After high school, I plan to run track in college and
major in civil engineering or education.
Griffin Jones
#17 - Junior
Outside Linebackers
Thomas Howe
#63 - Junior
Offensive Line
 Lebanon defeats Waynesville
Jackets use dominant defense
and rushing attack to win
ALEX BOYER
ALEX@LACLEDERECORD.COM
With severe weath-
er incoming, the Leba-
non Yellowjackets and
Waynesville Tigers were
forced to move their ini-
tial kickoff time from
the plan was a success in
beating the storm.
However, when the
semifinal game was
played, it was all Leb-
anon from the start as
the Yellowjackets used
their running game and
onship game next Friday, “We went about our senior Cade Muscia to senior Ryan Heinrichs
winning 53-12. exact routine and were make the score 29-6 after recovered the ball. The
“It turned out great,” proud of all facets other a two-point conversion. ‘Jackets ended the drive
Coach Will Christian said than a blown coverage with a two-yard TD from
of the weather. “With the issue.” Smith and a two-point
weather, anything can The Tigers conversion to make the
We went about
happen, so it was a gam- (3-8 overall) score 45-6.
ble (to move the time), turned the Smith would cap the
but it gave us our best ball over scoring for LHS on a
chance. I am proud of our
football team for getting
on their first
three posses-
our exact QB sneak at the end of
the third quarter, while
themselves ready to play sions while the ‘Jackets
routine and Waynesville scored a gar-

602
7:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., defense to move to the with the change, but we (10-1 overall) used that bage-time touchdown.

were proud
and besides a bit of rain, Class 5 District 5 champi- were all business. to their advantage, get- Christian praised the
ting scores from Gavin offensive line, including

of all facets
Smith (1-yard), Jax Glen- Thomas Howe, Danen
denning (17-yards), and Conrad, Brandon Hut-

Janell
Bartel (9-yards). son, Gunner Williams,
With 0:23 seconds re-
maining in the first quar-
other than a and Ethan Faircloth, for
creating holes all night.
ter, it was 21-0 Lebanon.
However, on their first blown coverage “It all starts with those
guys up front,” he stated.

Grider issue.”
possession of the sec- “I don’t mention them
ond quarter, the Tigers enough, but it was a dom-
found a broken coverage inant performance, and
and scored on a 76-yard they earned this recog-
touchdown pass to cut - Coach Christian nition.”
the deficit to 21-6. For the game, Waynes-
“We had a blown cov- Waynesville turned ville finished the game
erage issue on that play,” the ball over in the red with 286 yards of offense
THE REALTOR said Christian. “I was
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zone on their final pos-
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non had 395 total yards of
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YOUR TEAM! good, and we were much
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During the second
rushing with ten carries
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ck t o al l tricky offense than the half, Lebanon amped ning posted 102 yards on

Good Lu
last time we played up their offensive attack eight attempts, Muscia
them.” with a 21-yard score from ran for 103 yards with

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the defense. “The only
score we gave tonight
was due to a coverage
issue; if we don’t give
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 Raegan McCowan announces
commitment to Western Illinois University
ALEX BOYER
ALEX@LACLEDERECORD.COM
Lebanon senior Raegan McCowan has announced
her commitment to continue her academic and basket-
ball careers at Western Illinois University.  a right fit for me regarding coaches, team, and how
The 5-11 combo player averaged 9.5 points on 55%
shooting last year and earned Class 6 all-state honors.
McCowan announced her commitment on social
media Sunday morning with a post that included the
following:
“First off, I want to thank God for giving me the
ability to do what I love and play basketball. Next I
want to thank my family for sacrificing so much time,
money, and effort into letting me pursue my dream.
Thank you to my phenom coaches Greg, Dennis and
the Columbia hub guys for helping me get to where I
am today, and opening up opportunities to me. Lastly
thank you to my high school coaches Coach Payne and
staff for investing so much time into me. I’m so excited
to announce I’m committed to play D-1 basketball at
Western Illinois University.”
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the program started recruiting the standout player in
January of 2022.
“I really felt at home at Western,” she said. “It was
their program is run. It’s not too far away from home,
and they have some opponents that are pretty close,
which I also liked.”
Located in Macomb, Ill., the Leathernecks are
coached by JD Gravina and play in the Summit Con-
ference. They last advanced to the NCAA tournament
in 2017 and finished the 2021-22 season with a 14-15
overall record.
She informed Gravina of her commitment on Oct. 29
and said he was happy. More importantly, the decision
came right before the start of McCowan’s senior sea-
son, which was exactly how she wanted it to play out.
“It feels great to make this decision early before the
season,” she stated. “It feels like a weight lifted off my
chest. I feel like I can really focus on my high school
season now and work on the goals I’ve set for myself
and my team.”
McCowan said she was down to three schools
(Western Illinois, Evansville, and Lindenwood), but an
ultimate goal of hers since she was a kid was to play
Division I basketball.
Mission accomplished for the LHS superstar, as she
becomes the first Lebanon girls’ basketball Division I
commit since Kelsey Winfrey (Mizzou).
“It feels so good to set a goal for myself, work to get
there, and ultimately achieve it,” she said.
She took time to mention that she has had plenty of
influences in her basketball career on and off the court.
“Growing up, my dad always worked me out and
trained me,” said McCowan. “Him coming from a
basketball background helped me a lot in this whole
process. I’ve always loved Kevin Durant since he was
on the Oklahoma City Thunder, and I try to model my
game after him because he is a great scorer. Outside
of basketball, my family has always been there as my
support system supporting me in whatever I choose
to do.”
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 Yellowjackets compete at
SWMO Championships
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The SWMO Championships meet
was held on Friday and Saturday in
Springfield.
The Lebanon High School boys’
swim team swam for state qualifying
times at the meet for the first time all
season, according to head coach David
Krev.
Senior Dakota Windsor started things
off with a bang in the water, beating his
school record by almost two seconds.
His under-two-minute swim has him
ranked No. 9 in the state. He is ranked
No. 3 in the state for the 100 breast-
stroke.
Matthew Wall followed up in the 50
free, dropping the school record by a
quarter of a second and moving Wall
from No. 12 to No. 5 in the state for the
respective event. He also swam in the
100 free, dropping almost two seconds
off his time to move to No. 27 in the
state.
The 200 free relay team of Avery
Long, Benjamin Nelson, Windsor, and
Wall combined to drop nearly four
seconds to move to No. 13 in the state
for the relay.
The team was scheduled to compete
at the Last Chance meet on Tuesday
before heading off to the state meet on
November 11-12 in St. Peters.
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Pictured right are members
of the Lebanon High
school boys' swim team.
The Yellowjackets recently
competed at the SWMO
Championships in Springfield.

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