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!

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. 

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.