Local Sports

Warrior wrestling looks to improve

by Rob Tetro Hannibal varsity wrestling coach Mike Kitts has an interesting task on his hands this season. The Warriors will feature a team that has many younger wrestlers with an abundance of potential. With this in mind, Kitts expects to see many first-year varsity wrestlers in the lineup. However, he also has a handful(…)

Fulton Bantam hockey team ties Lysander, trump Onondaga

Fulton Bantam hockey team ties Lysander, trump Onondaga

The Fulton Bantam hockey team, sponsored by CVAC, B&T Sports, RJ Caruso Tax & Accounting and the Blue Moon Grill, shut out Onondaga 7-0 and settled for a 2-2 draw against Lysander recently. After a scoreless first period, head coach Bill Beckwith’s Raiders found themselves down by two goals by the middle of the third(…)

Hannibal and Phoenix football players earn All-League honors

by Rob Tetro Section III recently recognized 69 Class C West football players and coaches for its All-League teams. Fifteen of those honorees came from either the Phoenix or Hannibal football teams. Avery Chisolm was the leading honoree for the Firebirds. The senior quarterback was recognized as an All-League First Team Offensive Player. Also honored(…)