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Triopia-Virginia Girls Basketball Team pictured from left to right, Back row: Ta'Shia Allen, Lilly Pate, Gabby Myers, Addison Rohn, Anna Isringhausen, Raye Greenstreet. Front row: Maggie Parlier, Eve Crawford, Lucie Dion, Mylee Tracy, Ava Petefish, Emma Davis.

Lady Trojans looking to rebound

Last year’s Triopia-Meredosia-Virginia Lady Trojan varsity basketball team was a very young team with a first-year coach that struggled to a 5-22 finish (1-7 in the WIVC) in an injury plagued season.  

In year two of Kelley Wessler’s regime, the Lady Trojans look to be much improved.  Although coach Wessl

Triopia-Virginia Boys Basketball team pictured from left to right, Back row: Braden Reid, Jack Parlier, Evan Bell, K. J. Beck, Austin Strubbe, Andrew Hobrock, Barrett Whitehead. Front row: Grant Fricke, Jacob Cook, Caleb Carpenter, Gameli White, Jaxon Dion, David Richards, Bronc Bogner.

Youngsters will be key for Trojans

Although seniors K.J. Beck, Austin Strubbe and Evan Bell will be key contributors, the 2023-2024 edition of the Triopia-Meredosia-Virginia varsity boys basketball team is counting heavily on a talented collection of juniors and sophomores.

Cass County Christmas Celebrations

Arenzville - Christmas in the Village: Nov. 25, 1-4 p.m. - Santa Claus will be at Isaac's Coffee Shop. Hot chocolate bar and cookie decorating will be at Trinity Lutheran Church/School. Christmas activites and caroling will be at the Methodist Church. Snow Globe crafts with St. Peter's Church will be at Village Hall. Vendors will be on site through out the event. A Tree Lighting Ceremony will conclude the event at Burgoo Park.

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Should city council members be held to higher standards?

Virginia Mayor Randy McClure brought up the usage of Facebook by the city council members specifically by Alderman James “Ott” Wulf and his posts regarding Police Chief Eric Shumate at the November 13th meeting.

Students who spoke and were the honor guard are shown front Row (L to R): Emma Davis, Lindy Parlier, Maggie Parlier, Esme Anderson, William Petla; back Row (L to R): Isabella Garner, Devin Cave, Emma Lyons, Steve Reynolds, Evan Bell, Jack Cox, Mia Minor, Natalie Force.

Virginia honors Veterans during school assembling

Students, staff, and community members of Virginia were able to enjoy a Veteran’s day assembly at the high school on Friday, November 10th.  During the assembly students from the local FFA chapter were the honor guard in charge of raising the flag.  Select students in 6-12 had speaking roles where they gave a short presentation on the history of the major branches.  The elementary students lead the school in the “National Anthem” and “America the Beautiful.”

Virg. JH writing winners

Congratulations Virginia Writers!

Several excellent student writers submitted stories for the Fall Virginia Jr. Sr. High School writing contest. The theme this fall was to write “A Spooky Story.” Contest winners pictured from left to right are Sophia Horton, 7th grader, Alais Anderson, 7th grader, Sawyer Edwards, 7th grader, Tierra Shade, 10th grader,

Red Birds

Virginia-Triopia Junior High girls basketball

The Virginia-Triopia Junior High girls basketball teams wrapped up their regular seasons with three games last week.  The season ended entirely for the seventh graders when they lost in the opening round of the Class 2A regional 25 to 14 to Mendon Unity at Mt. Sterling. 

Virginia Junior High boys hoops results

A busy week of basketball did not produce the results the Virginia Junior High boys’ basketball team was hoping for last week as both the 7th and 8th grade teams lost two out of three games.  There was some solace in the fact that the only win for each squad came against Cass County rival AC-Central.

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Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: NONE Divorces: Tammy A. Berry from Robin Berry. Property Transfers: Carl William and Jonnie Schnake, Shannon Mayes, Quit Claim Deed to Farmers State Bank

Red Birds

Virginia JH boys open hoops season

The Virginia Junior High School boys’ basketball teams opened their season last week with the 7th grade team winning both games and the 8th graders winning one out of two.  On the road at Kincaid, the seventh graders jumped out to an early lead and held on for the win over the South Fork Ponies. Virginia led 9-2 after a quarter and 17-6 at the half on their way to a 25-14 victory.  T. Cooper and P. Petefish were both in double figures with 12 and 11 respectively.  C. Lane had the final two points in the Redbirds win.