Stories from Saturday, December 6, 2014

UNIONTOWN --A 24-7 first-quarter explosion led Uniontown's boys to a 66-34 rout of rival Marmaton Valley in the season opener for both teams here Friday night. "Our defensive pressure forced them into turnovers and quick shots, allowing us to run the floor and get open looks offensively," Eagle head coach Jeremy Neville said. "We answered the bell tonight and were ready to play."...

WILLARD, Mo. -- Thursday night, Fort Scott High's boys staged a rally against Harrison, Ark. on the first night of the Willard Four-State Classic which fell just short, losing by 2 points. Friday night, the Tigers rallied from a 7-point deficit during the third quarter to take the lead at the start of the fourth, lost it for a bit, then regained it and held on for a 46-45 victory over tournament host Willard, evening their season record at 1-1...

Bourbon County Commissioners are considering selling a piece of county-owned property along U.S. Highway 69 north of Fort Scott. Neal Burckart representing Wall Street Properties appeared before commissioners Friday to discuss the company's interest in purchasing a strip of property - about 23.8 total acres - along U.S. ...

DeGrusons' purchase saves house from possible 'architectural salvage'