The Sullivan Independent News

The National Wild Turkey Federation, Huzzah Valley Resort and the Missouri Department of Conservation will sponsor a Youth Turkey Hunting Clinic at Huzzah Valley Resort on Sat., Mar. 17.  The clinic will start at 9  a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.  The clinic will be open to youths 11-15 years of age and is free of charge. An adult companion is invited to attend the event with participating youth. Lunch is provided free of charge. [...]

The Owensville Gun Club, through their Civilian Marksmanship high power program, has announced that they will hold a M1 Garand, Springfield, military rifle shooting clinic. The clinic will be held on Sun., Mar. 18 at the Owensville Gun Club from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The course will be taught by four CMP Certified Master Instructors. This clinic will fulfill the requirement of “Participation in a Marksmanship Activity” when ordering from the CMP. Topics to [...]

THE SULLIVAN EAGLES go undefeated and win  the 2012 Bourbon JV Tournament with wins against Belle, Bourbon and Cuba.

Sullivan High School Activities Director Sean Erwin announced today that Linda Beckett has resigned as head coach of the Lady Eagles volleyball team after just one season. Beckett, who took over for Sarah Rochleau, led the Lady Eagles to a 4-21-2 record last season. “I appreciate the hard work and dedication that Coach Beckett put in with our ladies during this season,” said Erwin. He said a search will begin immediately to fill the opening. [...]

It’s an all-Sullivan-Borgia district final. Sullivan defeated Salem 54-35 behind 16 points from Patrick Moody on Thursday in the Class 4 District 9 semifinal. The Eagles will go up against the Knights in an elimination game for the third straight season. Sullivan jumped out to a big lead early, much like the Lady Eagles did on Wednesday against Union, and was able to fend off a late Salem rally by knocking down free throws. Sullivan’s [...]

Sullivan upended Union 51-39 in the Class 4 District 9 semifinal on Wednesday night. Taylor Lucas scored 20 points to lead the Lady Eagles, who will play St. Francis Borgia in a rematch of last year’s championship game. Sullivan jumped all over Union in the first quarter. They led 18-2 early, with Jessica Heinle hitting three first quarter 3-pointers. Heinle finished with 14 points. Union got as close as seven, but the Lady Eagles consistently [...]

Outlaws Baseball Tryouts, 8 years old and up ( 8 years old on or before April 30). League and four tournaments. For more information call  314-603-9605.

The following hunter education class has been scheduled in Cuba, MO.  This will be the only class held in the Cuba area this spring, so do not miss your chance to attend this mandatory course. For a complete list of hunter education classes offered statewide, see the Missouri Department of Conservation web page at http://mdc.mo.gov/ or contact your local Conservation Office. You must preregister online for this course by going to the following website: http://my.register-ed.com/event/studentchooseevent. [...]

By Ryan Storz Despite being undersized, Sullivan put on a rebounding clinic. In their home finale against Union on Tuesday night, Sullivan won 68-45, thanks in most part to a dominating performance on the glass. Sullivan (16-8) had 38 rebounds, 19 on both the offensive and defensive end. This came in spite of Union being able to throw 6’9” Brian Borgmann and 6’7” Brandon Ford at the Eagles, who boast nobody taller than 6’2”. The [...]

Sullivan and Union will meet once more, this time for a spot in the Class 4 District 9 championship. Union defeated Salem 54-41 in the first round of the tournament in Union on Monday. Sullivan has already defeated Union twice this season, with a 47-35 win over the Lady ‘Cats in the first round of the Union Tournament in January, then last week in Sullivan’s final home game of the season. Action begins at 7:30 [...]