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10 Years ago - As published in the January 27, 2011 Leader Tigers upset Cardinals Plattsburg sophomore Jackie Graham scored 23 points against Lawson on Friday, helping the Lady Tigers to a huge upset-victory over Lawson. Senior DJ Ward scored 22 points in the game. Plattsburg girls shake up KCI Conference
 Last year, the Lady Tigers managed to finish ahead of Lawson in the conference standings, placing second with a 4-2 record. But they were unable to upend the Lady Cardinals in their conference match-up. Sophomore Jackie Graham and senior DJ Ward combined for 45 of Plattsburg's 57 points on the night. Graham scored 23 while pulling in seven rebounds and four steals, while Ward notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and grabbing 11 boards. Senior Marissa Hall scored five and had six assists, while fellow senior Tatum Hannah had five points, six rebounds and three assists. This will place added emphasis on the Lady Tigers' game against bitter rival Lathrop on February 18, as the two squads have emerged as the front runners in the KCI Conference. 30 Years ago - As published in the January 31, 1991 Leader prayer for peace  Jerry Howard, Assessor, far right, led the crowd of approximately 40 persons in a prayer those in the Persian Gulf. Thirty-eight yellow ribbons were tied in the tree at the northwest corner of the Clinton County Courthouse. Each person attending was given a yellow balloon and they were released following the prayer. A card was attached to each balloon stating "We support our troops in the Persian Gulf." There was a line where the name of a service person could be written on the bottom of the note. Tie a yellow ribbon  Anna Richerson, second from the right gets plenty of help as she ties one of the 38 ribbons in recognition of those form this area serving in the Persian Gulf. Others in the photo are, left to right: Sheriff Roger Pollard, Co. Clerk Mary Taylor, Molly Livingston of the Co. Clerk's office, Anna, from the Probate Office and Lee DuBois, County Commissioner. 50 Years ago - As published in the February 5, 1971 Leader Wrestlers place second in conference tourney  Front row, left to right: H. Cureton, Steve Karl, David Sloan, Steve Campbell, Mike Shaver, Steve Shaver. Back row, left to right: Coach Wasmer, Dough Laursen, Ron Wade, Howard Smith, Dave Hack, Don Mick, Jim Mabrey. Saturday the Tiger wrestlers took second at the Conference Tournament with 90 points, Smithville had 93. The last match of the tournament between Plattsburg and Smithville decided the winner.
The following is the results of the Plattsburg wrestlers in each weight class: 105 lb. Eddie Karl beath his Platte City opponent 4-2 to capture third place; 119 lb. Steve Campbell seeded second, got first by beating Wade of Smithville 2-0; 126 lb. Steve Karl, seeded first, beat Smith of Platte City, 8-2 to win first place; 132 lb. H. Cureton, seeded second, got third place by pinning in the consolation match; 138 lb. Doug Laursen seeded first, got first by pinning Reeder of Smithville; 145 lb. Ron Wade who was also seeded first got first by pinning Travis from Faucett in the finals; 155 lb. Howard Smith took third place by defeating Schake of Kearney in the consolation; 167 lb. Dave Hack, seeded third, came home with a first place medal by beating Wilkerson from Kearney; 185 lb. Don Mick captured third by pinning his Faucett adversary; Hvt. Jim Mabrey was decisioned 5-0 by Middleton of Smithville in the finals. |
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