The 35-second shot clock has been approved on a trial basis for the 2024-25 basketball season by KSHSAA Executive Board at their board meeting on Wednesday, January, 10. All KSHSAA member schools will have the option to utilize the shot clock for all home boys and girls basketball games at the varsity level.

Carolina Northup and Ashlyn Hahn wrestled their way to the top of the podium last Saturday at the JR Durham Invitational wrestling tournament held in Norton. The two ladies, wrestling at 100 and 125 lbs. respectively, won each of their matches by a fall to capture first place.

In the world of football, the journey from a smalltown upbringing to the professional leagues is a story that captivates fans and inspires aspiring athletes. One such tale that is stirring up excitement in the football communities of Rooks County is that of Hayden Gillum, a standout center from Kansas State University who has recently made the decision to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association recently released the sub-state basketball tournament assignments for Classes 1A6A. Stockton has been assigned to the Class 1A Division I Sub-State Tournament hosted by Oberlin-Decatur Community High School in Oberlin. The tourney will take place February 22 - March 2, 2024.

The Stockton Tigers opened the 2024 portion of their basketball schedule last Thursday when they hit the road for Norton to take on the Bluejays. Unfortunately, the Tigers were defeated in each of the contests.

Regional wrestling assignments have been announced by the Kansas State High School Activities Association for the boys and girls in classes 1A-6A. The Tiger girls will be heading south to Scott City for their class 4-1A regional tourney which will be held on Saturday, February 10, at the Scott City Event Center.

STRIKERS Week 13 Fire Balls 36-16 Gutter Gang 32-20 Back Alley Bunch 28-24 Bi-Polar Rollers 22-30 Funky Junky 17-35 BYE 0-0 Men High Game Scratch: Ron Becker 185, Bob Artz 178, Brian Deutscher 177. Men High Series Scratch: Ron Becker 494, Brian Deutscher 465, Daniel Wessel 438.

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Last Thursday the Stockton Junior High Tigers hosted Lincoln in Pike Trails League basketball action. The Tigers’ B-team boys picked up a win, defeating Lincoln in a close game, 19-17. Stockton’s A-team boys fell 25-15, and the C team lost 8-6.

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