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February 28, 2025

Yoo Jung Lee Repeats As State Wrestling Champion

Chillicothe Lady Hornets wrestler Yoo Jung Lee entered the Class 1 State Championship wrestling meet in Columbia looking to defend her title in the 125 division.   Lee won her first two matches by fall to advance to the semifinal…

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February 28, 2025

Hornets Slow Start Spoils Chance Vs Spoofhounds

The Chillicothe Hornets boys basketball team did not start the way they wanted to against Maryville in their final regular season game. The Midland Empire Conference rivalry matchup belonged to the host Spoofhounds early. Chillicothe was unable to get the…

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February 28, 2025

Lady Hornets Control Contest At Maryville From Start To Finish

Coach Darren Smith could not have asked for a better start from his team than what was put on display Thursday night from the Chillicothe Lady Hornets basketball team. In their regular season finale against MEC opponent Maryville, the Lady…

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February 26, 2025

Hornets Energy Evident In Victory Over Cameron

The Chillicothe Hornets did not play up to their standard Monday in a loss at Kirksville, but when facing adversity good teams respond, and that is what Chillicothe did against Cameron. On the Dragons Senior Night, Chillicothe made a point…

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February 26, 2025

Lady Hornets Offense Powers Past Cameron

The Chillicothe Lady Hornets met MEC opponent Cameron on Tuesday night. The Lady Hornets started slowly only scoring eight points in the first quarter, from there Chillicothe put on an offensive explosion, scoring 23 in the 2nd quarter and eclipsing…

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February 25, 2025

Kirksville Comes From Behind To Steal Win Against Chillicothe

The Chillicothe Hornets took on Kirksville Monday night to begin the final week of the basketball regular season.   On Kirksville’s senior night, Chillicothe prevented the Tigers from building any early game momentum. The Hornets focused on feeding the ball…

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February 25, 2025

Lady Hornets Overcome Slow Start, Overpowering Kirksville

The Chillicothe Lady Hornets entered their final non-conference game of the regular season on the road at Kirksville looking to rebound from Friday nights defeat against Lafayette.   Kirksville on their senior night, was energized from the opening tip. The…

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February 24, 2025

Hornets Boys Wrestling Sending Four Athletes To State Following Strong District Effort

The Chillicothe Hornets boys wrestling team competed in the Class 2 District 4 wrestling tournament at Excelsior Springs over the weekend. The Hornets showed well throughout the event, claiming one individual district championship and earning four bids to the state…

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February 22, 2025

Jaishon White’s Dominant Performance Propels Chillicothe Past Lafayette On Senior Night

The Chillicothe Hornets hosted Lafayette on Senior Night in an MEC affair. Lafayette entered the contest with a better record in conference play at 3-2 compared to Chillicothe at 1-3, but buoyed by the Hornets quartet of senior leaders and…

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February 22, 2025

Chillicothe High School Seniors Honored On Friday Night

Friday night was senior night at Chillicothe High School. The Lady Hornets and Hornets basketball players were recognized along with members of the cheer team, dance team and band.   The Senior Night festivities featured:   Girls Basketball Liz Oliver…