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August 28, 2025

Chillicothe Hornets Cross Country Preview

The Chillicothe Hornets boys cross country team placed in the top 10 at state last year, with one of their top runners Luke Thompson returning for his senior year. Coach Jennifer Dickson talks about the success from last season, the…

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August 26, 2025

Chillicothe Hornets Football Pre-Season Sports Show

The Chillicothe Hornets football team is entering the 2025 season following a run to the district semifinals last year that concluded in a 5-6 overall record. Coach Chad Smith is entering his 5th year as the head coach of the…

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August 22, 2025

Chillicothe Lady Hornets Volleyball Pre-Season Sports Show

The Chillicothe Lady Hornets volleyball team is coming off of their best season in program history. After a 23-4 record with a 2nd place finish in the district tournament, Coach Lanie Beetsma is excited about the potential of the team…

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August 21, 2025

Chillicothe Boys Soccer Fall Pre-Season Sports Show

The Chillicothe Hornets boys soccer team is under new leadership this season. Coach Shannon Grable, who was an assistant on the staff last season, takes over as the head coach of a team that went 6-14. Coach Grable talks about…

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August 20, 2025

Chillicothe Lady Hornets Softball Pre-Season Sports Show

The Chillicothe Lady Hornets softball team has won the MEC five consecutive years with Coach Lee Rucker. The 2025 Lady Hornets softball team will be loaded with experience as they return 8 players that earned conference honors last season. Coach…

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August 20, 2025

Chillicothe Girls Tennis Pre-Season Sports Show

The Chillicothe Lady Hornets tennis Coach Sophie Chambers is entering her 4th season as head coach. Last year the Lady Hornets finished 4-3 in the MEC, tied for third in the conference standings. Coach Chambers sat down to discuss the…

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August 11, 2025

Mudcats Season Comes to An End in Opening Round of Playoffs

The Chillicothe Mudcats earned the #3 seed in the MINK after a 19-15 league record. The Mudcats hosted #6 seeded Nevada Griffons in the first round of the playoffs Monday from Shaffer Park. The game was highlighted by the pitching…

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August 5, 2025

Pinch Hit Grand Slam Completes Mudcats Comeback

Tanner Sears hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the eighth inning, as the Chillicothe Mudcats erased a five-run deficit to defeat the Sedalia Bombers 8-7 on Thursday night. The first of Chillicothe’s season-high three home runs came in the top…

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July 22, 2025

Mudcats Season Comes to An End in Opening Round of Playoffs

The Chillicothe Mudcats earned the #3 seed in the MINK after a 19-15 league record. The Mudcats hosted #6 seeded Nevada Griffons in the first round of the playoffs Monday from Shaffer Park.   The game was highlighted by the…

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July 19, 2025

Renegades Steal Double Header on Regular Season Home Finale

The Mudcats were defeated in both games Friday night from Shaffer Park in the double-header against the Jefferson City Renegades. The Renegades won the first game 2-1 in a pitchers duel. Max Wagers started and pitched all six innings allowing…