The Chillicothe Hornets and Lady Hornets brought a strong contingent to compete in the Class 3 Track and Field State Finals in Jefferson City. Four Lady Hornets had qualified from sectionals, plus boys individual athletes in seven different events, along with three boys relay teams. Chillicothe scored points on both the boys and girls […]
Hornets Make History, Onto State Quarterfinals
The Chillicothe Hornets baseball team met the Benton Cardinals for the fourth time this season on Tuesday night, this one from Missouri Western in St. Joseph with a spot in the Class 4 state quarterfinals on the line. The Chillicothe Hornets entered 19-12 and winners of district 16 while Benton was 24-12 and district 15 […]
Jerry Dale Sowder
Jerry Dale Sowder, 80 of Chillicothe, MO. passed away at his home on May 24, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was born April 12, 1945 in Ludlow, MO. to parents Fred Ward Sowder and Madelyn Herriman Sowder. Jerry was a graduate of Laredo, MO. He enlisted in the United States […]
Hornets Track & Field Athletes Heading To State
The Chillicothe Hornets track and field athletes that advanced to sectional at Archie High School had an opportunity to punch their ticket to the state meet, and several Hornets and Lady Hornets are now heading to Jefferson City. For the Lady Hornets, Tori Stoner won javelin with a throw of 38.9 meters, also qualifying […]
Chillicothe Baseball Dominant In District Championship
The Chillicothe Hornets baseball team was in the their first district championship game since 2021 on Wednesday night from Missouri Western in St. Joseph. As the #1 seed in the Class 4 District 16 tournament, the Hornets were the official home team against #2 seed and district host Savannah. Chillicothe started Noah Rinehart at […]
Spoofhounds Defeat Chillicothe In District Soccer
The Chillicothe Lady Hornets took on the Maryville Spoofhounds in the Class 2 District 8 semifinal on Tuesday night in Maryville. The Spoofhounds came into the match ranked #8 in the Missouri Soccer Power Rankings and the #1 seed in the district. Chillicothe faced Maryville back on April 15th and Maryville prevailed 8-0. The […]
Hornets Complete Shutout Victory, Advance To District Finals
The Chillicothe Hornets baseball team faced Lafayette in the Class 4 District 16 semifinal on Tuesday night from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Chillicothe earned the one seed and a bye to the semifinal while Lafayette as the 4 seed had to win an opening round game against Cameron to advance to this […]
Lady Hornets Advance With Defensive Effort and Late Heroics
The Lady Hornets Soccer Team took on the Savannah Savages in the first round of the Class 2 District 8 Tournament on Saturday in Maryville. The match marked the 3rd time this season the Lady Hornets and Lady Savages have faced off. The first 2 contests were won by Savannah 4-1 and 6-2 respectively. […]
Mark Anthony Rupp
Mark Anthony Rupp 57, of Kansas City, MO passed away on May 5th 2025. Mark was born on July 10th 1967 in Chillicothe to loving parents, David William Rupp and Sharon Lea Peery Rupp. He was a 1985 graduate of Chillicothe High School, graduated from Missouri Western State University in 1989, and Rockhurst University in […]
St. Pius Outlasts Chillicothe For Conference Crown
The Chillicothe Hornets baseball team entered Tuesday’s regular season finale 17-11 hosting St. Pius. The Hornets had defeated Savannah on Monday 5-2 moving Chillicothe to 5-1 in the MEC. The Hornets win over Savannah set up a de facto conference championship game at Shaffer Park as the Hornets and the visiting St. Pius Warriors each […]