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Hall of Fame Coach Tom Roberts Interview with Corey Stott

Tom Roberts, retired MBCA Hall of Fame basketball coach, sat down for an interview on Corey Stott's Coffee Break program on KMEM on Wednesday morning, April 9th, 2026.  He talked about his efforts to get the MSHSAA Championship Series for girls basketball started in Missouri.  He also recounted many stories from his extensive coaching career.  If you're a high school basketball fan in the Northeast Missouri area, you'll love this conversation.  Tom struggles with a paralyzed vocal cord, so we greatly appreciate him fighting through that to share his story with us.  Enjoy!

 

 

Tom Roberts on Coffee Break 4-9-26

South Shelby School District Votes to Join Lewis & Clark Conference

SHELBINA, Mo.- At the regular monthly board meeting of the Shelby County R-IV (South Shelby) school district held Wednesday night, the district voted unanimously to accept a formal invitation to join the Lewis and Clark Conference.  The move will take effect beginning with the 2027-28 school year.  Superintendent Dr. Billy Daleske said the decision did not come lightly but was deemed necessary for the school's future.

 

Dr. Daleske issued a statement Thursday afternoon.  "Our goal at South Shelby is to continue to provide our students with the best opportunities to learn, grow, compete and be successful in all activities.  Many hours of research and data review went into this decision, specifically enrollment comparisons and future enrollment trends. 

 

"Conference academic/activity offerings, and travel impact were also considered.  The Lewis and Clark will provide our students with many of the same opportunities they currently have, and the overall travel time is nearly identical to what we have now.  We appreciate our many years as a proud member of the Clarence Cannon Conference, and wish all the member schools the very best moving forward."

 

Athletic Director Rob Wilt added his thoughts about the decision.  "We are excited about joining the Lewis and Clark conference starting in the 2027-28 school year.  With our declining enrollment, we felt like it was a better fit for us going forward.  It will be hard to leave the Clarence Cannon Conference, but we felt the move was in the best interest of our student athletes and activities."

 

The Lewis and Clark Conference issued the following statement:

 

The Lewis & Clark Conference Proudly Welcomes the South Shelby Cardinals

The Lewis & Clark Conference is thrilled to announce that the South Shelby School District will officially join our ranks as a member district beginning in the 2027- 2028 academic year.

 

Known for their competitive spirit and community-driven excellence, the South Shelby Cardinals (and Ladybirds) bring a storied athletic tradition and high academic standards that perfectly complements our existing membership. South Shelby will join our current lineup of proud programs:

 

 Westran

 Scotland County

North Shelby

 Knox County

 Schuyler County

 Paris

 Salisbury

 

"We are incredibly proud to welcome the Cardinals into the Lewis & Clark family" said the Conference Board in a joint statement. "Our conference is defined by the strength of its small-town rivalries and a commitment to MSHSAA sportsmanship. Adding a districtwith the character and caliber of South Shelby ensures a bright and competitive future for all our student-athletes"

 

Welcome to the Conference, South Shelby Cardinals!

MSHSAA Announces Resumption of Class 3 Sectional Girls Basketball Game Between Highland and Principia

LEWISTOWN, Mo.- On Monday night, it was a typical state playoff contest between two very talented teams.  It was the Highland Lady Cougars vs the Principia Lady Panthers.  The crowd was into it and the game was exciting.  Everything was proceeding normally.  Until it wasn't.

Late in the third quarter, a Highland layup was incorrectly scored as one point credited instead of two.  Shortly after, Highland head coach Ashton Jaco went to the table and asked to have the error looked at and corrected.  The MSHSAA handbook and NFHS rule book cover these situations.  The problem is:  those procedures were not correctly followed.  Chaos ensued.  The point was never awarded and the Lady Cougars ended up losing by.... wait for it... one point.  

As one can understand, the Highland faithful were outraged.  They were hurt.  They felt victimized.  They felt... helpless.

Luckily, common sense prevailed.  The Highland administration worked late into the night and early Tuesday morning to get the appropriate information to the appropriate people at MSHSAA to persuade them to consider an emergency appeal.  Their efforts were in concert and cooperation with the Principia administration, who had been in total lockstep with Highland's view of the situation from the start.  

Early Tuesday evening, the MSHSAA announced that the game would be continued from the point where the correctable error was first pointed out, with :54 remaining in the third period.  The resumption of play from that point forward will take place Wednesday night at 6 pm at Hannibal High School.  The following is the statement that the MSHSAA issued regarding the situation and their decision:

 

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has completed its review of the Class 3 Sectional girls basketball game played March 2, 2026, between Highland High School and Principia High School at Winfield High School. 

 

The contest concluded with Principia winning 46-45. However, following a formal review of events that occurred late in the third quarter, MSHSAA has determined that proper procedures were not followed in addressing a potential correctable scoring error and subsequent on-site protest. 

 

With 54 seconds remaining in the third quarter, play was interrupted due to concerns raised by Highland regarding a discrepancy between the scoreboard and the team scorebook. Highland’s scorebook reflected a team total one point higher than the official scorebook and scoreboard. 

 

MSHSAA’s investigation determined that earlier in the quarter, table personnel believed they had mistakenly awarded Highland three points instead of two on a made basket. Rather than stopping play to consult with officials immediately, table personnel attempted to address what they believed to be an error during subsequent action. This resulted in a point not being properly added following a later Highland basket. 

 

When concerns were brought to the officials’ attention, the referee and crew reviewed the halftime score and the official scorebook entries for the third quarter. However, the team scorebooks were not consulted at the scorer’s table as required by NFHS Basketball Rule 2.11.11 and reinforced in a February 23 postseason points-of-emphasis communication sent by MSHSAA to all postseason basketball officials. 

 

The Executive Director has determined that the proper procedure for evaluating a correctable scoring error was not followed. Specifically: 

 

- The visiting team’s scorebook was not consulted as required. 

 

- The Highland head coach’s request to utilize both team scorebooks was denied. 

 

- The on-site protest procedure outlined in the NFHS Rules Book and MSHSAA Handbook was not properly administered. 

 

As a result, the procedural error constituted a misapplication of rule and denied Highland the protest process afforded under MSHSAA policy. 

 

Video evidence confirms a scoring error occurred. However, because the proper protest procedure was not followed at the time of interruption, the point cannot simply be added to the final score after the game’s conclusion. 

 

To remedy the situation within the authority of MSHSAA policy, the game will resume from the point of interruption. 

 

Game Resumption Details: 

 

Time Remaining: 54 seconds in the 3rd quarter 

 

Corrected Score: Highland 34, Principia 29 

 

Location: Hannibal High School 

 

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. CT

 

Officials: A new crew of officials will be assigned 

 

All game conditions — including score, fouls, possession arrow and other relevant factors — will be replicated to the extent possible. All play that occurred after the point of interruption on March 2 will be stricken from the record. 

 

Each school will have the opportunity to review MSHSAA’s determination regarding the game conditions at the moment of interruption. Any disputes will be considered, with the MSHSAA office rendering the final decision. 

 

No tickets will be required to attend the resumed game, and there will be no charge for anyone wishing to watch the resumed game on MSHSAA TV. 

 

The winner of the resumed contest will advance to the Class 3 quarterfinal scheduled for Friday, March 6. 

 

MSHSAA remains committed to ensuring that contests are administered in accordance with NFHS rules and Association policies. When procedural errors occur, the Association’s responsibility is to correct them appropriately and in a manner that protects the integrity of interscholastic competition, whenever possible. 

 

Logsdon Returns to Culver-Stockton Campus as Konneker Leader in Residence

CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will welcome alumnus Greg Logsdon ‘91 back to campus as this year’s Konneker Leader in Residence. Logsdon will deliver his keynote presentation, "It Ain't About the Money,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the Merillat Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.


The Leader in Residence program is made possible by the Wilfred and Ann Lee Konneker Leadership Initiative, which provides a supportive, values-based learning environment where students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work with and through others to accomplish mutual goals.


A standout student-athlete, entrepreneur, coach, and philanthropist, Logsdon’s journey from northeast Missouri to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame reflects a career defined by leadership, mentorship and community impact.


“Greg’s story is a powerful example of what it means to live out the Culver-Stockton mission,” said Dr. Lauren Schellenberger, President of Culver-Stockton College. “His success in athletics, business and service, and his commitment to investing in others along the way, embodies the kind of purpose-driven leadership we hope to inspire in every student on the Hill.”


A 1987 graduate of Highland High School (Lewistown, Mo.), Logsdon set scoring records that stood for more than three decades before continuing his basketball career at Culver-Stockton on scholarship. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the College and later completed a master’s degree in education, a master’s degree in business administration and a degree in exercise physiology from the University of Missouri.


Logsdon has dedicated much of his life to athletics, coaching approximately 1,200 games across multiple levels of competition. He served as a Nike EYBL coach for the Missouri Phenom—one of only 32 Nike-sponsored clubs in the nation—and founded the Missouri Stealth national fastpitch program, which grew to 22 teams and helped secure numerous collegiate scholarships for young women. His contributions to youth and amateur athletics culminated in his induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

 

In addition to coaching, Logsdon has built a dual career in real estate and medical sales. He has spent more than 20 years in the medical device industry and currently serves as a distributor for Globus Medical.


Logsdon has remained closely connected to his community, supporting local student-athletes and programs, including funding state championship rings for Highland girls’ golf and softball teams.


In 2025, he published “It Ain’t About the Money: A Coach’s Quest for Purpose, Impact, and Cultivating a Life That Matters,” a book that reflects his philosophy on leadership, relationships and service.


As Konneker Leader in Residence, Logsdon will share insights from his experiences in athletics, business and community engagement, offering students a perspective on purpose-driven leadership and professional development.

Putnam County Midgets Take 2nd Place in Class 1 Football

The Putnam County Midgets had a heck of a 2025 season.  Their 13-0 record earned them a trip to the Missouri Class 1 Show-Me Bowl.  But that's where the magic ran out.  The Midgets came up against a very tough 12-1 Tipton Cardinals squad at Pratt Memorial Stadium in St. Joseph Friday afternoon.  When the final horn sounded, the Cardinals had defeated the Midgets 39-14.  This was just the second time in school history that Putnam County had made an appearance in a state title game.  The first time was the 1989 appearance in the Class 2 championship game.  John Burroughs won that contest 17-6 at Faurot Field on the University of Missouri campus.

Coach Adam Huse said that his team fought hard, but got behind the chains too many times on offense against a tough Tipton team.

 

 

Coach Huse said that the size and athleticism of the Tipton defense made it tough to run the football.

 

 

While his team is obviously disappointed with not bringing home the championship, Coach Huse said that in short order that will wear off and the team will realize the importance of what they achieved this season.

 

 

Nearly the entire Putnam County community made the trip to Pratt Memorial Stadium for the biggest game of the year.  Coach Huse said that the support was immense and that the team definitely felt the love.

 

 

An inevitable part of a long football season is dealing with injuries.  Coach Huse said that a few key injuries definitely had an impact on how his Midgets handled business this season.

 

 

Asked for his thoughts on the now completed season, Coach Huse had nothing but pride for his program and its achievements this season.

 

 

Culver-Stockton Homecoming Parade Band Competition Results

CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College is proud to announce the results of the annual Homecoming Parade Marching Band Competition, held Saturday, Oct. 25 as part of C-SC’s 2025 Homecoming festivities. Bands from across the region showcased their talent and school spirit as they performed along Canton’s Main Street before a lively crowd of alumni, students, and community members.

CLASS AA – High School Division
1. Knox County High School – 119
2. Canton High School – 109
3. Illini-West High School – 100
4. Payson-Seymour High School – 91

CLASS A – High School Division
1. Green City High School
2. Western High School – 124
3. Adair County R-2 (Brashear) High School – 97
4. Adair County R-1 (Novinger) High School – 93
5. Marion County High School – 75

Junior High Division
1. Canton Junior High – 101
2. Payson-Seymour Junior High – 92

Caption Awards
  Best Color guard – Class A: Green City High School
  Best Color guard – Class AA: Illini-West High School
  Best Percussion – Junior High: Canton Junior High
  Best Percussion – High School: Western High School

“Each year, the Homecoming Parade showcases the talent and dedication of our
regional marching bands,” Hollinger said. “We are honored to host these students and directors as part of our Homecoming celebration and to celebrate their musical
excellence,” said Dr. Trent Hollinger, director of bands and chair, Culver-Stockton
College music department.

For more information about the Culver-Stockton College Music Department visit
https://culver.edu/majors/music/.

Clarence Cannon All-Conference Football Selections

The Clarence Cannon Conference has announced their all-conference football selections and honors for 2025.

 

Offensive Player of the Year:  Quincy Mayfield-Sr- Monroe City

Defensive Player of the Year:  Layne Chinn- Jr- Monroe City

Coach of the Year:  David Kirby- Monroe City

 

1st Team: (* Denotes "Unanimous" Selection)

All Purpose

Quincy Mayfield- Sr- Monroe City

 

Quarterback

Wyatt DeGrave- Jr- Monroe City

 

Running Back

Jayden Holland- Sr- Monroe City *

Wyatt Augspurg- Jr- Palmyra *

Ethan Ross- Jr- Centralia

 

Receiver

Reid Sammons- Jr- Clark County *

Ryder Lewis- Sr- Macon

 

Tight End

Anthony Ford- Sr- Centralia

 

Offensive Line

Tilmon Sontheimer- Sr- Centralia *

Toby Sapp- Sr- Monroe City *

Colt Threlkeld- Jr- South Shelby *

Kace Holman- Sr- Macon

Colby Jones- Sr- Palmyra

 

Defensive Line

Layne Chinn- Jr- Monroe City *

Colby Jones- Sr- Palmyra *

Chris Brown- Jr- Centralia

 

Defensive End/OLB

Jayden Holland- Sr- Monroe City *

Quincy Mayfield- Sr- Monroe City *

Chase Kempker- Sr- Centralia

 

Linebacker

Toby Sapp- Sr- Monroe City *

Louis Suddarth- Jr- Centralia

Wyatt Augspurg- Jr- Palmyra

 

Defensive Back

Rex Bryson- Sr- Centralia *

Cole Hays- Sr- Monroe City *

Pierce White- Jr- Palmyra *

Lukas Weaver- Jr- Clark County

 

Punter

Hagan Ritter- Sr- Macon

 

Kicker

Joan Corbera- Sr- Macon *

 

Return Specialist

Porter Peters- Jr- Highland

 

2nd Team:

All Purpose

Rex Bryson- Sr- Centralia

 

Quarterback

Chase Moellering- Sr- South Shelby

 

Running Back

Charlie Robinson- Jr- Centralia

Chris Gaus- Sr- Highland

Payton Hetheriton- Sr- Monroe City

 

Receiver

Cole Hays- Sr- Monroe City

Jaxon Gibson- Jr- Palmyra

 

Tight End

Abram Smyser- Sr- Monroe City

 

Offensive Line

Finnian McGuire- Sr- Centralia

Marshall Kable- Sr- Centralia

Blake Rodgers- Sr- Clark County

Blake Pfanner- Sr- Monroe City

Jared Ridout- Jr- Palmyra

 

Defensive Line

Zarek Poe- Jr- Centralia

Riley Moeller- Sr- Clark County

Louis Strayhorn- Jr- South Shelby

 

Defensive End/OLB

Anthony Ford- Sr- Centralia

Kace Holman- Sr- Macon

Henley Snow- Jr- Palmyra

 

Linebacker

Brennan Fuller- Sr- Clark County

Chris Gaus- Sr- Highland

Abram Smyser- Sr- Monroe City

Colt Threlkeld- Jr- South Shelby

 

Defensive Back

Luke Waltemate- Jr- Centralia

Levi Vanatta- Jr- Macon

Da'Viere Holland- Jr- Monroe City

Jaxon Gibson- Jr- Palmyra

Jace McWilliams- Jr- South Shelby

 

Punter

Reid Sammons- Jr- Clark County

 

Kicker

Callahan Hestir- Jr- Centralia

 

Return Specialist

Brennan Fuller- Sr- Clark County

 

Honorable Mention:

Running Back

Peyson Bryson- Sr- Centralia

Hudson Gill- Jr- South Shelby

 

Offensive Line

Tyson Voth- Sr- Highland

Zach Smith- Jr- Monroe City

 

Defensive End/OLB

Amos Phillips- Sr- Clark County

 

Linebacker

Skyler Anderson- Jr- Macon

Raeson Miller- Sr- Palmyra

 

Local Umpire Recognized for 35 Years of Excellence

Putnam County is where veteran MSHSAA softball umpire Roger Casady calls home.  But where he REALLY feels at home is behind the plate at a softball game.  But Tuesday night was the final regular season game for Roger to be at his "home" behind the plate.  Casady wrapped up 35 years of umpiring by calling the balls and strikes as the Putnam County Lady Midgets hosted the Princeton Lady Tigers in the regular season finale. 

Joining Casady on his crew were long-time friends Phil Carnes and Joel Shipman.  Both men will tell you immediately that Casady has been both a mentor and role model for them in both working the diamond as well as in personal life.  Many will tell you Casady is one of the best.  Many more will tell you he IS the best.  

In addition to his umpire crew, there were other dignitaries on hand for the event.  Specifically, the man who the field is named after, Max Mothersbaugh, and the man who the entire softball complex is named for, Mike Schmidli.  And oh, by the way, Schmidli is also the head coach for the visiting Princeton Lady Tigers.  Both men had many congratulatory words for Casady pre-game and post-game.

Following player introductions, Casady was joined at home plate by his family and honored with a plaque and a verbal tribute.  Listen below to hear the tribute in its entire, unedited form.

 

 

On-field tribute honoring Roger Casady

(as aired live on 100.5 KMEM)

 

Click HERE to listen to the entire game broadcast

 

 

Scotland County Football Preview with Coach Kirk Stott

Scotland County Head Football Coach Kirk Stott sat down with Hometown Radio Sports Director Corey Stott to preview the 2025 season.

 

 

Scotland County Head Football Coach Kirk Stott

 

Schuyler County Football Preview with Coach Aaron Ockenfels

Schuyler County Head Football Aaron Ockenfels sat down with Hometown Radio Sports Director Corey Stott to preview the 2025 season.

 

 

Schuyler County Head Football Coach Aaron Ockenfels

Knox County Football Preview with Coach Bruce Vannoy

Knox County Head Football Coach Bruce Vannoy sat down with Hometown Radio Sports Director Corey Stott to preview the 2025 season.

 

 

Knox County Head Football Coach Bruce Vannoy

 

Clark County Football Preview with Coach Ethan Allen

Clark County Head Football Coach Ethan Allen sat down with Hometown Radio Sports Director Corey Stott to preview the 2025 season.

 

 

Clark County Football Preview with Coach Ethan Allen

Putnam County Football Preview with Coach Adam Huse

Putnam County Head Football Coach Adam Huse sat down with Hometown Radio Sports Director Corey Stott to preview the 2025 season.

 

 

Putnam County Head Football Coach Adam Huse

Community Working to Preserve Keokuk's Stock Car Racing Heritage

KEOKUK, Ia.- When you think stock car racing, you typically think NASCAR and the deep south.  Historical tracks such as Daytona, Darlington and Talladega dominate the discussion.  But folks who have truly loved and followed the sport since the latter half of the 20th century can tell you that Keokuk, Iowa, was home to some of the best drivers in the sport.

Names such as Don White, Ramo Stott, Ernie Derr, Dick Hutcherson and Ron Hutcherson are revered with just as much respect and admiration as guys like Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.  Other Keokuk guys such as Gordy and Lem Blankenship also made a huge mark on the sport.  Sadly, as time marches on, we have lost several of these heros.  

Beginning in the early 2000's, an event was held on a semi-regular basis called the Keokuk Racers Reunion.  This event brought all of the heros together in one spot and allowed the local fans to listen to their stories as they recounted the historical journeys their careers all took.  The guys attended the events faithfully, but alas, with the passing of time came the passing of several of the drivers.  The event and the facebook page associated with it had begun to slowly fade to obscurity.

But one man with a personal connection to the group has made it his mission to see that the legacy of these drivers does not fade into that long good night.  Ramo Stott's son, Corrie, lives in Denver, North Carolina, a suburb of Charlotte, and has had quite a storied racing career in his own right. 

He was the car chief for Jeff Gordon in his first two NASCAR Cup racing seasons.  He helped Hendrick Motorsports develop their truck racing program.  He has been crew chief for Jimmy Spencer and Sterling Marlin.  He then moved into an ownership role and fielded an ARCA car team, as well as a NASCAR Craftsman Truck and XFinity Series car for several years.  

And now, Stott is determined to rally the troops and see that the legacy of this historical group of drivers is forever documented and preserved in the town that gave birth to this crop of heros.  He says that the Keokuk racing legacy really began with Don White.

 

 

Legacy Began with White

 

Corrie said that this journey into history began with his simple desire to build a tribute car in honor of his late "pops", Ramo.

 

 

Tribute Car Began Journey to Preserving HIstory

 

Stott began reaching out to the community through the Keokuk Racers Reunion Facebook page to try and rally support behind his cause.  And boy, did the public respond!

 

 

Getting the Ball Rolling

 

The group meets the third Thursday of each month.  Their purpose is to get organized and work toward goals that the group has set to preserve the historical racing legacy of the "Keokuk Komets", as they were dubbed.  Through the early discussions, one ultimate goal has quickly jumped to the top of the list.

 

 

Ultimate Goal of the Group

 

The Keokuk Racers Reunion group will meet Thursday, August 21st, at the Hidden Tower in Keokuk.  The meeting will also be hosted on Zoom.  We will share the link on our social media as it becomes available.

 

Corrie Stott was a guest on KMEM Coffee Break Thursday morning with host Corey Stott.  You can listen to the entire "Corrie & Corey Show" episode in its unedited entirety below.

 

 

KMEM Coffee Break with Corrie Stott

"The Corey & Corrie Show"

8/7/2025

 

Corrie Stott during his tenure as crew chief for Sterling Marlin

 

Corrie (left) with "Pops" Ramo Stott (right)

 

Corrie during his tenure as Car Chief for NASCAR Rookie Sensation Jeff Gordon

 

 

Ramo Stott, with wife Judy in the background, poses with my son Jake and nephew Layne at the 2015 Keokuk Racers Reunion

 

The boys posing with Ramo Stott's famous Super Bird, currently owned by Doug Schellinger

Vanskike Signs Football NLI with Westminster College

SHELBYVILLE, Mo.- A local football standout will be playing at the next level this fall.  North Shelby Raider lineman Oren Vanskike signed his National Letter of Intent (NLI) on Tuesday.  Vanskike will be playing guard or tackle this fall for the Westminster College in Fulton.  The Blue Jays are an NCAA Division 3 school, led by Head Coach Luke Butts.  Vanskike said that Westminster showed immediate interest in recruiting him.

 

 

Vanskike- Recruiting Process

 

Vanskike said that he was very impressed with what he saw with the Blue Jay program.  He was particularly impressed with the emphasis on academics.

 

 

Vanskike- What Stood Out

 

North Shelby plays eight-man football.  And while Vanskike says that it is obviously a bit different than 11-man, there are many aspects of his experience on the line that will translate well to the 11-man game.  He also acknowledges that there will be a bit of a learning curve as well.

 

 

Vanskike- Transition to 11-Man

 

Oren Vanskike helped lead his team to a 2nd place finish in Missouri State 8-Man football.  He was joined at his signing ceremony by his North Shelby Raiders head coach David Stuckey and newly named head coach Josh Klusmeyer.  Vanskike is the son of Nicole Donaldson and Josiah and Amanda Vanskike.

 

Oren Vanskike (center) signed his NLI Tuesday with Westminster College.  Retiring North Shelby Raiders head coach  Dave Stuckey (right) and incoming head coach Josh Klusmeyer (left) helped Oren celebrate his day.

(Photos courtesy Vanskike family)

 

 

Niemann to be Featured in " Women in Sports Speaker Series" at Culver-Stockton College

CANTON, MO — Culver-Stockton College will present the Women in Sports Speaker Series
Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in the Meaders Lounge in the Gladys Crown Student Center. The
event will feature inspiring conversations with two accomplished professionals in athletics:
Jennifer Durst ‘96, area representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Tori
Niemann, assistant athletic director at Clemson University.
The event will be introduced by Lexi Tekell, president of Women of Promise, who will welcome
attendees and introduce the speakers.
Durst, a 1996 graduate of Culver-Stockton College and former dual-sport athlete in softball and
basketball, currently serves as the Northeast Missouri area representative for the Fellowship of
Christian Athletes. She is also the junior varsity and assistant varsity coach at Quincy Notre
Dame High School in Quincy, IL. With over 25 years of experience in teaching and coaching,
Durst has built lasting relationships with athletes and coaches across the Tri-State region and
beyond.
Niemann — a Canton, MO, native and a Western Illinois University graduate and former
collegiate basketball standout — currently leads student-athlete development at Clemson
University. She oversees leadership and personal growth initiatives for athletes, manages
community engagement efforts, and serves as the secondary sport administrator for Clemson
Men’s Basketball. Niemann is the founder of the POWER Women’s Leadership Academy, the
only program of its kind in the country, and has raised nearly $3 million to support
student-athlete development programs.
The evening is free and open to the public and will include remarks from each speaker,
followed by an audience Q&A session:
? 7 p.m. — Welcome and introductions by Lexi Tekell
? 7:05–7:20 p.m. — Jennifer Durst: Reflections on her high school sports career and her
current work with FCA
7:20–7:45 p.m. — Tori Niemann: Insights on her career in collegiate athletics and the
POWER Women’s Leadership Academy (NOTE: Tori will be sharing her story via video
conferencing).
? 7:45–8 p.m. — Q&A with attendees
? 8 p.m. — Closing remarks by Lexi Tekell
For more information, contact C-SC Marketing & Public Relations at pr@culver.edu.

 

 

 

Tori Niemann (top) and Jennifer Durst (bottom) will be featured presenters as part of the Women in Sports Speaker Series at Culver-Stockton College

(Photo courtesy Culver-Stockton College)

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