SOFTBALL UPDATE:
Tomorrow’s softball game at Mansfield has been postponed. New date is TBD.
The softball team has added a game at Willow Springs for this Friday at 4:30.
Congratulations to our Wildcats who were recently named to the Central Missouri Media All-District Basketball Team.
Keyton Cook - Class 3 First Team
Hannah Medlock - Class 3 First Team
Abbie Sullins - Class 3 First Team
Kylie Taylor - Class 3 Second Team
The list of honorees can be viewed by clicking the link below.
https://www.newstribune.com/news/2022/mar/23/central-missouri-media-announce-all-district-baketball-teams/
Please see below for baseball and softball schedule updates:
BASEBALL
The Houston Tournament has been moved to Friday and Saturday. We will play Houston at 4:00 on Friday and Cuba at 2:30 on Saturday.
SOFTBALL
Today’s game vs. Summersville has been postponed. No make-up date yet. We will not be playing in a tournament on Saturday. Thursday’s game at Mansfield is still on as scheduled.
Licking R-VIII School District has immediate openings for a Substitute Nurse and Paraprofessional. We also have an opening for Agricultural Teacher/FFA Sponsor for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications may be found on the district website at www.licking.k12.mo.us under the District tab. Applicants may also call (573) 674-2911 for more information. Licking R-VIII School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Tonight’s baseball game at the Houston Tournament will now be played at 5:00.
It was originally scheduled for 6:30, but Houston is trying to get the games played before rain moves in this evening.
Spring Sports Contests Begin This Week!
MONDAY
BB vs. Mtn. Grove in Houston Tourn (6:30)
TUESDAY
HS Track at St. James
BB vs. Houston in Houston Tourn (4:00)
SB vs. Summersville (5:00)
THURSDAY
HS Track at Waynesville
SB at Mansfield (4:30)
BB vs. Cuba in Houston Tourn (6:30)
FRIDAY
Tennis vs. Salem
SATURDAY
SB at Mtn. Grove Tourn
It is a beautiful day to be at Deer Lick Park! The Wildcats are practicing hard as games begin next week.
FBLA spring pictures are also available to junior high and high school students. See information below.
Congratulations to our KJEL All-Stars! Kylie Taylor, Abbie Sullins, and Keyton Cook were recognized last night for their outstanding basketball seasons.
FBLA will be taking spring pictures at Licking Elementary on Friday, March 25. Please see details on the order form attached.
There will be no school Friday, March 11, due to forecasted weather.
The Wildcats and LadyCats were well-represented on this year's Frisco League All-Conference Teams. Congratulations!
Boys
Keyton Cook - 1st Team
Austin James - Hon. Mention
Chris Bartling - Hon. Mention
Girls
Abbie Sullins - 1st Team
Kylie Taylor - 1st Team
Hannah Medlock - 1st Team
Coach of the Year - Steve Rissler
It’s Kindness Week!
Leadership students placed inspirational kindness quotes on student lockers today.
Salem City Travel Softball Tryouts
Girl's age 10-12 Grades 4th -6th
Sunday March 13
3:00-6:00 PM
At the Salem City Ball Fields
"This is a travel league which takes commitment from both parents and players."
For more information, call Amy Combs at 573-247-5103 OR JJ Norris at 573-247-8183.
This week is “Kindness Week.” Below is the schedule of themed days for our Wildcats.
Monday - LHS Dreams of Kindness – Wear your favorite school appropriate pajamas
Tuesday – Peace, Love, and Kindness – Wear tie-dye/neon
Wednesday - Round up your Kindness – Wear western wear
Thursday - Throwback Kindness – Dress up as your favorite decade
Friday – Double your Kindness –
Twin day
A trip to the Final Four is on the line! Class 3 #4 Licking takes on Class 3 #2 Strafford at 6:00!
Its Game Day!!!
Good luck to the Lady Wildcats as they play Strafford tonight for a spot in the Final Four.
Game begins at 6:00 at SBU in Bolivar.
Ticket link: https://www.mshsaa.org/CMSPages/Tickets.aspx
Streaming link: https://mshsaa.tv/
Art students in grades 8-12 have some wonderful pieces of art on display outside of the high school office.
Kindness Week is next week. Thanks to the Leadership Class for this fabulous bulletin board!
Mr. Dunn and Mrs Thrasher are in West Plains today meeting recent and upcoming college graduates who are looking for teaching positions. Perhaps one of them will soon be a Wildcat!
