November 5, 2011
Kyle Inman
The fans rushed the field Saturday at Spratt Stadium as No. 25 Missouri Western defeated rival No. 3 Northwest Missouri State 31-28. “It was a hard-fought game,” coach Jerry Partridge said. “I didn’t feel like we had it won until the very end. We played as good as we could play.” The victory snaps an ...
November 2, 2011
Kyle Inman
A huge crowd, two top 25 teams, playoff implications and a fierce rivalry make Saturday’s football game at Spratt Stadium big time as Missouri Western takes on Northwest Missouri State. “It is our hated rival, and we are always amped up for this game,” safety Jack Long said. “It’s going to be an intense ...
November 1, 2011
Thomas Huitt-Johnson
Northwest — Offense: Blake Christopher is healthy, and that helps the Bearcats out a lot. Trevor Adams didn’t necessarily do a bad job as the quarterback when Christopher missed time with a hand injury, but Christopher is their starter. He will look to keep the pressure on Western’s offense to match him stride for stride. ...
November 1, 2011
Thomas Huitt-Johnson
One win in 10 years — it doesn’t matter anymore. One win this season, that’s what matters. Missouri Western plays its Highway 71 rivals Saturday afternoon at Spratt Stadium, a game anticipating a record number attendance. But how many fans will be there that sport black and gold? Definitely more than ever, as the student ...
November 1, 2011
Thomas Huitt-Johnson
Name: Michael Hill Sport: Football Year: Junior Position: Running Back Stats this week: Rushes — 41; Yards — 246; Receptions — 4; Touchdowns — 1 Hill broke the school record for most rushing attempts Saturday in Bolivar, Mo. Hill’s 41 carries gave him the school record and also helped Western win its fifth straight game. ...