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Though the spring season was lost to COVID-19, Fatima didn’t let that damper spirits for too long, and Friday night, the team’s nine seniors were recognized, along with their parents, as …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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6/3/20
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Fatima baseball coach Brian Bax said the cancellation of the 2020 baseball season is difficult to take.
“It initially brings quite a bit of sorrow to my heart,” he said. “So far …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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4/22/20
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In the midst of the pandemic, and with the cancellation of the spring season, Fatima girls soccer coach Clint Dobry said he has plenty of reasons to be proud of the girls who were denied a chance to …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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4/15/20
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Brett Werner had a huge game against Capital City on Friday, scoring 36 points to lead the Comets to a 68-47 win. He also surpassed the 1,000 career scoring mark last week and was to be honored …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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2/12/20
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Fatima wrestlers began the week off with a very competitive tri against Southern Boone and Helias, splitting with a 42-33 win over SoBo and a 51-15 loss to Helias.
“The team wrestled very …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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1/22/20
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Fatima overcame some early defensive hiccups to claim a 77-47 win over South Callaway at Friday’s homecoming contest.
Right out of the gate, the Comets won the tip and point guard Lee …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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1/15/20
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Fatima began to pull away in the second and after a 32-18 lead by intermission, expanded that in the third by 12 to set up a 67-40 win.
“Dixon gets the basketball out about as fast as anyone …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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12/26/19
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Fatima suffered a few letdowns in the second half of Thursday’s road game against Southern Boone asthe varsity squad lost 57-51.
“The guys were mentally ready to play in this one and …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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12/18/19
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Linn had a final opportunity to win the Eugene tournament Saturday against St. Elizabeth after a tough, physical game that epitomized high school basketball.
A pair of free throws by Caleb Maassen …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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12/11/19
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As nail-biters go, Saturday’s championship game at the Eugene tournament couldn’t have been more nerve-racking as the Lady Comets pulled out a 49-46 win in double overtime against the …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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12/11/19
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Fatima wasted no time Friday night in establishing a dominance over Vienna, with a 22-8 first quarter setting the stage for a 72-42 season-opening win on the road.
“The guys were anxious to …
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Neal A. Johnson
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11/27/19
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Both of Fatima’s cross country teams are bound for the state championships this weekend after a first-place finish for eachsquad at the Class 2 District 4 Saturday at Linn.
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Neal A. Johnson
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11/11/19
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The Fatima Lady Comets C team finished the regular season undefeated, 15-0, with a tough schedule facing teams like Rock Bridge, Helias, Jefferson City and Blair Oaks.
“I couldn’t be …
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Neal A. Johnson
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10/31/19
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Fatima’s sectional game at Warsaw last Thursday was an emotional roller coaster, a ride that ended with the Lady Comets (17-10) falling 6-5 to the Lady Wildcats.
“We were feeling …
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Neal A. Johnson
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10/31/19
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With a chilly breeze fluttering Friday night at Richland, the Lady Comets defied the odds as the three seed, coming back twice to defeat Eugene 8-6 to claim the Class 2, District 10 …
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Neal A. Johnson
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10/24/19
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Fatima’s soccer team improved to 10-6 following Monday’s 5-0 win over Laquey at home.
“After the last game at Southern Boone, it was nice to find the net and score some …
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Neal A. Johnson
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10/18/19
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Despite being out-hit 10-5, it was all about timing as the Lady Comets on Thursday pulled out a 4-3 win over Blair Oaks in a game that went beyond the diamond in an effort to raise money for breast …
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Neal A. Johnson
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10/11/19
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The Lady Comets on Saturday won the Fulton Inv. as two runners finished in the top 10.
The girls raced better this week, being a little more aggressive in the second half of the race, despite high …
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Neal A. Johnson
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9/25/19
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Fatima continued its winning ways with a pair of victories last week to improve to 5-0 on the season.
On Thursday, the Comets knocked off Dixon 4-1 after an early Bulldogs lead.
“Give …
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Neal A. Johnson
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9/20/19
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