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Griffon football player to be arraigned for DWI

October 18, 2011 Comments

Dave Hon

­Missouri Western football player Benjamin Pister will be arraigned Nov. 9  after being cited in Country Club Village on Sept. 19 for driving while intoxicated.  Pister, A defensive lineman, was also cited for failure to drive on the right side of the road and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Four days after the citation, ...

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 ...

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

October 11, 2011 Comments

Thomas Huitt-Johnson

Name: Stephanie Hattey Sport: Volleyball Year: Sophomore Position: Setter and Right-Side Hitter Stats this week: Assists — 93; Digs — 33 Hattey helped keep the Griffons in both road games this week with her setting and ability to keep the volleyball in play. She led the team in digs in both games as well as ...