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Compton, Lagemann and Brewer highlight Courier
There was a lot of youth in Northeast Missouri baseball this season. Some of these teams improved as the season went on, while others set themselves up for the future. 4

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Highlights from when Ben Grieco competed against Pensacola
PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco bats against softball pitcher Jayden Heavener at Pace High School on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Heavener, who is one of the top pitchers in the country, has signed to play next year at Louisiana State University. Gregg Pachkowski / Gregg@pnj.com Dolphins lacrosse player Jake Keegan, left, teaches Pensacola News Journal […]


PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco bats against softball pitcher Jayden Heavener at Pace High School on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Heavener, who is one of the top pitchers in the country, has signed to play next year at Louisiana State University.
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Dolphins lacrosse player Jake Keegan, left, teaches Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco how to faceoff at Gulf Breeze High School on Monday, April 22, 2024.
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Berkley Lutz, left, intercepts the pass intended for Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco during Pace High School flag football practice at Benny Russell Park in Pace on Monday, July 22, 2024.
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PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco can’t handle a kill by Bella Satterwhite during volleyball practice at Gulf Breeze High School on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Satterwhite recently made history by becoming the first ever Gulf Breeze High School Volleyball player to reach 1,000 career kills!
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Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco makes a glove save against Pensacola Ice Flyer forward Shane Bull at the Bay Center in Pensacola on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
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Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco defends the goal against the Wildcats boys soccer team at Booker T. Washington High School on Pensacola on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
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Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco attempts a triple jump during track practice at Pine Forest High School in Pensacola on Monday, April 10, 2025.
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PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco putts during the Pensacola Catholic High School boys golf practice at the Pensacola Country Club on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.
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PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco bats against softball pitcher Jayden Heavener at Pace High School on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Heavener, who is one of the top pitchers in the country, has signed to play next year at Louisiana State University.
Gregg Pachkowski / Gregg@pnj.com

Dolphins lacrosse player Jake Keegan, left, teaches Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco how to faceoff at Gulf Breeze High School on Monday, April 22, 2024.
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Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco celebrates finally making a pull against Addie Wheaton during Pace High School flag football practice at Benny Russell Park in Pace on Monday, July 22, 2024.
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PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco attempts to avoid the kill by Bella Satterwhite during volleyball practice at Gulf Breeze High School on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Satterwhite recently made history by becoming the first ever Gulf Breeze High School Volleyball player to reach 1,000 career kills!
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Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco, right, takes a shot on goal against Pensacola Ice Flyer forward Shane Bull at the Bay Center in Pensacola on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
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Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco defends the goal against the Wildcats boys soccer team at Booker T. Washington High School on Pensacola on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
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Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco attempts a triple jump during track practice at Pine Forest High School in Pensacola on Monday, April 10, 2025.
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PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco tees off during the Pensacola Catholic High School boys golf practice at the Pensacola Country Club on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.
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From left, pitcher Jayden Heavener, PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco, and pitcher Mallory Baker at Pace High School on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
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Dolphins lacrosse player Jake Keegan, left, and Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco pose for a photo after a faceoff lesson at Gulf Breeze High School on Monday, April 22, 2024.
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Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco, right, throws a pass during Pace High School flag football practice at Benny Russell Park in Pace on Monday, July 22, 2024.
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PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco attempts to avoid the kill by Bella Satterwhite during volleyball practice at Gulf Breeze High School on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Satterwhite recently made history by becoming the first ever Gulf Breeze High School Volleyball player to reach 1,000 career kills!
Gregg Pachkowski/Pensacola News Journal

Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco, left, and Pensacola Ice Flyer forward Shane Bull hold an Oswego State Lakers jersey at the Bay Center in Pensacola on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
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Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco, center, poses with the Wildcats boys soccer team at Booker T. Washington High School on Pensacola on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
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Pensacola News Journal sports reporter Ben Grieco attempts a triple jump during track practice at Pine Forest High School in Pensacola on Monday, April 10, 2025.
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From left, senior Wyatt Hart, sophomore Wilmer Mitchell, PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco, senior Hudson Mitchell, and junior Mac Gilmer pose for a group photo during the Pensacola Catholic High School boys golf practice at the Pensacola Country Club on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.
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DNR highlights ATV/UTV safety, urges public to take precautions
DNR highlights ATV/UTV safety MADISON (WKOW) — As summer begins to wrap up and hunters start thinking about heading out to stands, the state Department of Natural Resources is reminding everyone about ATV and UTV safety. The DNR said crashes have been on the rise over the past few years. According to data released by […]


DNR highlights ATV/UTV safety
MADISON (WKOW) — As summer begins to wrap up and hunters start thinking about heading out to stands, the state Department of Natural Resources is reminding everyone about ATV and UTV safety.
The DNR said crashes have been on the rise over the past few years.
According to data released by the DNR, 69% of crashes occur on public highways and road routes.
Additionally, 85% of fatal crash victims weren’t wearing their helmet at the time of their crash, and over half of crashes involved alcohol.
Over half of drivers involved in crashes were also driving without a license.
Drivers 12 years or older must have a certificate to drive from Wisconsin or another state.
To learn more about classes and certification click here.
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Red Sox vs. Astros Highlights
Roman Anthony explains decision to sign long-term with Red SoxRoman Anthony spoke to the media for the fist time after signing an 8-year, $130M contract extension with the Red Sox<p><em><a href=”https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/video/mlb/boston-red-sox/roman-anthony-explains-decision-to-sign-long-term-with-red-sox/724065/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo”>Roman Anthony explains decision to sign long-term with Red Sox</a> originally appeared on <a href=”https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo”>NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p> Now PlayingPausedAd Playing 3

Roman Anthony explains decision to sign long-term with Red SoxRoman Anthony spoke to the media for the fist time after signing an 8-year, $130M contract extension with the Red Sox<p><em><a href=”https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/video/mlb/boston-red-sox/roman-anthony-explains-decision-to-sign-long-term-with-red-sox/724065/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo”>Roman Anthony explains decision to sign long-term with Red Sox</a> originally appeared on <a href=”https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo”>NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p>
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Highlights
The No. 23 Cardinals left no doubt in the first set, then battled back in sets three and four to secure a 3-1 victory on the road at defending 2A state champion McMichael (now 3A) on Wednesday night. Web Editor : Evan Moesta Posted 2025-08-13T23:39:34-0400 – Updated 2025-08-13T23:41:05-0400 3

The No. 23 Cardinals left no doubt in the first set, then battled back in sets three and four to secure a 3-1 victory on the road at defending 2A state champion McMichael (now 3A) on Wednesday night.
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Pistons' NBA Cup schedule 2025
The Detroit Pistons‘ 2025 NBA Cup schedule was released Wednesday, Aug. 13. The Pistons, one of five teams in East Group B, will visit the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 7 to start their in-season tournament schedule, host the Philadelphia 76ers on Nov. 14, play in Boston for a nationally-televised game against the Celtics on ESPN […]

The Detroit Pistons‘ 2025 NBA Cup schedule was released Wednesday, Aug. 13.
The Pistons, one of five teams in East Group B, will visit the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 7 to start their in-season tournament schedule, host the Philadelphia 76ers on Nov. 14, play in Boston for a nationally-televised game against the Celtics on ESPN on Nov. 26, and then conclude group play with a home game against the Orlando Magic on Nov. 28.
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The Pistons have three known national games ahead of the full NBA schedule release Thursday. Both are home games, against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 27 (Peacock) and against the Celtics on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. (Peacock, NBC).
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They will also face the Dallas Mavericks in Mexico City, Nov. 1. It will be the Pistons’ third time playing in Mexico, with the two teams last facing each other in the city in 2019.
The Pistons tip off their four-game preseason slate Oct. 6 on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The Pistons have a four-game schedule comprised from East Group B for the third year of the NBA Cup, an in-season tournament. All group games are among each team’s 82-game regular season.
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Nov. 7: at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m.
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Nov. 14: vs Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m.
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Nov. 28: vs Orlando Magic, 7:30 p.m.
There are six groups split evenly across both conferences, and the best team in each group plus two wild-card teams will advance to the single-elimination quarterfinals, scheduled for Dec. 9, followed by the semifinals and then the championship game in Las Vegas on Dec. 16. The championship game does not count in the regular season standings.
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