End of a huge streak for SWMO

[hitch_and_go]

Next weekend will be the first time since 2009 that neither Webb City or Lamar will be competing for a state championship in football.

Unreal run representing the Southwest corner of Missouri between those two programs.

As for the SWMO corner as a whole? First time since 1985 that Southwest Missouri will not have a program representing the area in the state championships. 1985.

The site for state finals that year? Busch Stadium.

 

[mosofan]

Thank you for providing the answer (1985) to the question I was about to ask. Quite a streak by the slow rural kids here in SWMO.

 

[Bigsmith51]

I think it's 1991. Either way, heck of a run. Also don't think 1988 had swmo rep either

 

[hitch_and_go]

I think it's 1991. Either way, heck of a run. Also don't think 1988 had swmo rep either

I got that info from a local news channel. I don't know the validity of it but found it interesting. The news guys get paid to research such things and pass it to the public. I'm the public and ran with it.

 

[NorthWestBleachers]

Seneca in 88?

 

[Bigsmith51]

Seneca in 88?

86 & 87, not 88

 

[anon_utvqikut1knht]

Thank you for providing the answer (1985) to the question I was about to ask. Quite a streak by the slow rural kids here in SWMO.

I know you are being facetious. Truth being known the blueprint/path for STL to own this year's playoffs has been there since district pairings came out. The west side has owned this sport for so long it is past time for the east to start evening the score. The Lou is LOADED with great athletes right now.

 

[hb1025]

Kind of weird not seeing Webb,Lamar or Valle in the finals

 

[anon_utvqikut1knht]

Kind of weird not seeing Webb,Lamar or Valle in the finals

We are living this to an even higher degree in KTown having been knocked out long before these big rounds even occur. Fingers crossed that changes in 2019.

 

[Mitsurugi san]

This is a straight copy/paste of something I posted in a similar thread:

Things have a way of balancing out; it’s almost capitalist in a sense (though I’m NOT trying to be political). The rest of the state (especially in Class 2) had the choice to sit idly by while teams like Lamar and Webb kept winning titles, or to step up their games by whatever means necessary; meanwhile the law of diminishing returns was eventually going to catch up with teams with like Lamar and Webb.

You can question the means all you want, im still MASSIVELY impressed with what was clearly a concerted effort by STL area schools over the last few years to catch up with the West, and in my opinion, it’s good for Missouri football as a whole!

Now it’s the West that will be playing catch-up to the STL area schools and Missouri Football will be better because of it.

For those who may think this creates a culture of haves and have-nots, you make the mistake of thinking that anything other than state title is a failure of a season; the rest of the teams in the state still have conference and district titles to fight for.

 

[anon_utvqikut1knht]

This is a straight copy/paste of something I posted in a similar thread:

Things have a way of balancing out; it’s almost capitalist in a sense (though I’m NOT trying to be political). The rest of the state (especially in Class 2) had the choice to sit idly by while teams like Lamar and Webb kept winning titles, or to step up their games by whatever means necessary; meanwhile the law of diminishing returns was eventually going to catch up with teams with like Lamar and Webb.

You can question the means all you want, im still MASSIVELY impressed with what was clearly a concerted effort by STL area schools over the last few years to catch up with the West, and in my opinion, it’s good for Missouri football as a whole!

Now it’s the West that will be playing catch-up to the STL area schools and Missouri Football will be better because of it.

For those who may think this creates a culture of haves and have-nots, you make the mistake of thinking that anything other than state title is a failure of a season; the rest of the teams in the state still have conference and district titles to fight for.

BINGO. Competition makes everyone better in the long run.

 

[MoSoEagle]

Teams Representing SWMO in State Championship!

1968 Seneca
1969 Aurora
1970
1971 Greenwood (Springfield)
1971 Monett
1972
1973
1974 Lockwood
1975 Greenfield
1975 Seneca
1975 Nevada
1975 Parkwood (Joplin)
1976 Memorial (Joplin)
1977 Greenfield
1977 Monett
1977 Camdenton
1978 Mount Vernon
1979 Jasper
1980 Greenwood (Springfield)
1980 Parkwood (Joplin)
1981 Greenwood (Springfield)
1982 Mt. Vernon
1983 Seneca
1983 Parkwood (Joplin)
1984 Parkwood (Joplin)
1985
1986 Greenwood (Springfield)
1986 Seneca
1986 Camdenton
1987 Seneca
1987 Branson
1987 Camdenton
1988
1989 Branson
1989 Webb City
1990 Webb City
1991
1992 Bolivar
1992 Webb City
1993 Webb City
1994 Miller
1995 Seneca
1995 Camdenton
1996 Springfield Catholic
1996 Camdenton
1997 Marionville
1997 Springfield Catholic
1997 Webb City
1998 Ozark
1999 Aurora
1999 Camdenton
2000 Webb City
2001 Lockwood
2001 Webb City
2002
2003 Marionville
2004 Webb City
2005 Marionville
2005 Camdenton
2006 Marionville
2006 Webb City
2007 **
2008 Cassville
2008 Webb City
2009 Cassville
2010 Webb City
2011 Lamar
2011 Logan-Rogersville
2011 Webb City
2012 Lamar
2012 Webb City
2013 Lamar
2013 Seneca
2013 Webb City
2014 Lamar
2014 Webb City
2014 Nixa
2015 Lamar
2015 Webb City
2016 Lamar
2016 Monett
2017 Lamar
2017 Mt. Vernon
2017 Webb City
2018

 

[Bigsmith51]

02 - Salem
07 - Thayer (& 08)

 

[JNreturns]

86 & 87, not 88

Yep, if you were around in the 1980s, when you thought of excellent SW Missouri football, SENECA was it.

 

[greenergrass]

Next weekend will be the first time since 2009 that neither Webb City or Lamar will be competing for a state championship in football.

Unreal run representing the Southwest corner of Missouri between those two programs.

As for the SWMO corner as a whole? First time since 1985 that Southwest Missouri will not have a program representing the area in the state championships. 1985.

The site for state finals that year? Busch Stadium.

So is Lincoln Cardinal not considered SWMO.? They get love on O-Zone out of Springfield. So I thought they would be part of the Family? Up by Lake of the Ozarks?? Go Luck to them and the rest of the State qualifiers

 

[MoSoEagle]

02 - Salem
07 - Thayer (& 08)

Is Salem really considered SWMO?

 

[STL_Dan]

Is Salem really considered SWMO?

It is on MoSports as long as it helps make the case for SWMO dominance.

 

[MoSoEagle]

It is on MoSports as long as it helps make the case for SWMO dominance.

I guess I should also consider Waynesville too then

 

[mosofan]

Hell, take Jeff City and Blair Oaks while you’re at it.

Joey has probably already claimed those two as part of the KC Metro.

 

[MoSoEagle]

 

[NorthWestBleachers]

Yep, if you were around in the 1980s, when you thought of excellent SW Missouri football, SENECA was it.

Indeed!
TOUGH teams!

 

[J. Kane]

 

[StefanDjordjevich]

that is actually pretty accurate? You sober today?

 

[Peter Quill]

Love it. I almost mistaken the STL with SH.

 

[tigershs]

The BFE killed me!!!

 

[anon_utvqikut1knht]

You need to move BFE to the metropolis where my Dad grew up............Hilda MO. and east south along 160 to about Gainesville. Willow Springs is God's country not BFE, either............

 

[MoSoEagle]

Damn I was trying to be a smart ass with mine. Did you have to make yours so damn accurate?

 

[BoosterBosko]

that is actually pretty accurate? You sober today?

No joke Stef! Are you feeling ok Joe?

 

[J. Kane]

No joke Stef! Are you feeling ok Joe?

Are you OK big guy?

 

[JNreturns]

There are about 6 pockets of BFE, from Lebanon to Sedalia, and Lawson to Kirksville, Fulton to Rolla, and all of SE Missouri. Rusty cars in the yard, old appliances on the porch, homes with no wheels, and dust from a decade old, covering the garages and out buildings.

 

[J. Kane]

There are about 6 pockets of BFE, from Lebanon to Sedalia, and Lawson to Kirksville, Fulton to Rolla, and all of SE Missouri. Rusty cars in the yard, old appliances on the porch, homes with no wheels, and dust from a decade old, covering the garages and out buildings.

 

[JNreturns]

Yep, and probably guys that want you to squeal too. Although, city people are on the whole, much more dangerous and scary.

 

[BoosterBosko]

Are you OK big guy?

Ive never been better Joe! In fact, I've LOST weight!

 

[J. Kane]

That picture is from 1997 when Nebraska won their last national championship! 21 years ago!! This one of Stef letting go of some bad old memories is much better!

 

[StefanDjordjevich]

That picture is from 1997 when Nebraska won their last national championship! 21 years ago!! This one of Stef letting go of some bad old memories is much better!

yes... i didnt know that was captured on film. I thought it was just me and the ocean... letting go of all the torment and problems that bosko caused.

 

[BoosterBosko]

That picture is from 1997 when Nebraska won their last national championship! 21 years ago!! This one of Stef letting go of some bad old memories is much better!

yes... i didnt know that was captured on film. I thought it was just me and the ocean... letting go of all the torment and problems that bosko caused.

Two things here. One, thats not ME!!! That is former KU coach Mark Mangino! Second, I didnt cause you any torment or problems Stef. That was Coach Nickerson! All I did was set you down the right path that night in the Ampipe pool hall!

 

[anon_utvqikut1knht]

 

[B Boucher_9]

That picture is from 1997 when Nebraska won their last national championship! 21 years ago!! This one of Stef letting go of some bad old memories is much better!

NNNNice ssssplash !!!!!!

 

[J.Moxon]

That picture is from 1997 when Nebraska won their last national championship! 21 years ago!! This one of Stef letting go of some bad old memories is much better!

The Mox votes for the this to win the best GIF award! Great Job J. Kane

 

[anon_utvqikut1knht]

I think I saw this guy hitchhiking on US 54 between Weaubleau and Wheatland last May on the way to the Show Me 100..........