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Griffon men’s basketball to rely on teamwork this season

October 25, 2011 Comments

Kyle Inman

Griffon men’s basketball will look to utilize selfless team play to bounce back from last season’s 11-16 record. “I think we have better character this year, our work ethic is better, our willingness to play together has been better,” coach Tom Smith said. Key losses for Missouri Western include last year’s two leading scorers, Jonathan ...

Football dominates Homecoming game 45-7

Football dominates Homecoming game 45-7

October 22, 2011 Comments

Kyle Inman

Huge plays on offense and a lockdown defense allowed the Griffon football team to win big on homecoming against Truman State, 45-7. “We stepped up when we needed to step up,” coach Jerry Partridge said. “I thought it was just a solid start-to-finish victory.” Reggie Jordan scored the first two touchdowns for the Griffons. The ...

Griffon kicker has a chance in NFL

Griffon kicker has a chance in NFL

October 18, 2011 Comments

Kyle Inman

Field goal kicker Greg Zuerlein is using his one season with the Griffons to turn himself into a legitimate pro prospect. “He is going to be in an NFL camp next fall,” coach Jerry Partridge said. “We have had a lot of NFL teams come through, and that’s the feedback that I’m getting,” When the ...

Griffon Soccer gives up five goals, lose 5-1

Griffon Soccer gives up five goals, lose 5-1

October 14, 2011 Comments

Kyle Inman

Griffon Soccer fell victim to a five goal second half Northwest Missouri scoring onslaught Thursday at Spratt Stadium en route to losing 5-1. “I just felt like at the end of the game we lost all of our energy, execution of everything and fell apart,” coach Chad Edwards said. The loss pushes the Griffon’s losing ...

Homegrown Hill prospers on, off gridiron

Homegrown Hill prospers on, off gridiron

October 11, 2011 Comments

Kyle Inman

Hometown running back Michael Hill is thriving both on and off the field for the Griffons. “Michael is a good, quiet leader by example,” coach Jerry Partridge said. “He does what’s right, and I think he is one of the most respected kids on the team.” Hill was born and raised in St. Joseph and ...

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