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Versailles leaving Tri-County for Ozark Highlands

As it pertains to the realignment of conferences, I'd look for the rift between the Jefferson City/Lake schools and Columbia schools to cause a split in the Tri-County. I think you'll see the Tri-County represent the 54 corridor and the NCMC represent the 63 corridor:

Tri-County:
- Blair Oaks/California
- Eldon/Osage
- Fulton/Mexico
- North Callaway [South Callaway non-con]

NCMC:
- Kirksville/Moberly
- Hallsville/Southern Boone
- Centralia/Macon
- Boonville [Marshall non-con]

Marshall moves to the MRVC West. Smith-Cotton should join them for competitive and geographic equity. Hannibal moves to the CMAC, where they already play most of the teams in non-con anyways. The major changes come in the eastern half of the state:

Clarence Cannon (Highway 61):
- Clark County/Highland
- Monroe City/South Shelby
- Palmyra/Mark Twain
- Bowling Green/Louisiana

GAC North (I-70):
- Montgomery County/Wright City
- Warrenton/Winfield
- St. Charles/St. Charles West
- Orchard Farm

I think the Show-Me football conference will kill at least one of the conferences, and I think it'll end up being the EMO. I think this model better serves geographic interests of schools and preserves a lot of old rivalries while taking into account how certain communities are growing/shrinking.
 
NikeFootball59 said:
Fatima could have an elite football program if Osage Countians weren't so stubborn with their tax dollars. Even with them having soccer, they have a lot of athletes in that school, and I could see them blossoming into a Southern Boone style of program in good time. I don't know if some of you on here quite understand how dominant they are in non-football sports. They always have great athletes across the board. They have a community that passionately supports athletics, every kid grows up wanting to be a Comet. They're not short on money, either. Strange that they don't want to use any money on athletics or school improvements. Westphalia is a neat little historic German town, I hope they make the right move now that Russellville and Linn are starting programs.

Speaking of upstart programs in the Show-Me conference, I do know that New Bloomfield now has a youth football team. They're completely screwed by the greed of the Jeff City School District. If New Bloomfield and Holts Summit could ever combine into a school district, we're looking at a healthy small high school of roughly 300 kids. The two towns are not even 10 minutes apart, and Holts Summit has 2 elementary schools. But that would never happen, especially now that NB has a 2nd high school.

Eugene would be a slow-developing football program that could accelerate under the right coach. They're very similar to Russellville, demographically. But it would be a slam dunk addition for Russellville, who would no longer get screwed over by their independence. The closest teams to Russellville that mirror their size are in a 10-team conference, so Russellville has to travel the state for non-conference games. As Jefferson City continues to sprawl out, the Russellville and Eugene School Districts are going to continue to grow. Eugene is also aided by the Lake, serving as a halfway point between Jefferson City and the Lake. You can call me crazy, but you're going to see Russellville and Eugene continuously grow into Class 2 schools in a few years. I think they're going to remind folks of when Southern Boone got football and Hallsville ended up joining them a few years later. The demographics are eerily similar at both schools.

Show-Me Conference football will be awesome!
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I agree with so many of these points. I have told people for years that Fatima would turn into a perennial power if they ever got football. They have some tough, hard working kids there and as you stated, they've never been short on athletes.

I have heard New Bloomfield has tried starting a youth league but it hasn't gained much traction.

And I believe it was a few years ago that Eugene put in their track, so they are getting closer to having the facilities for football. I think if Eugene and New Bloomfield added football, their enrollments would grow. There are a lot of people wanting out of JCPS, which helped lead to BO growing.

Do you think the Show Me conference would kick out Chamois and Tuscumbia? They both would benefit from moving to the CCAA.
 
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No amount of money on earth would entice Louisiana or Mark Twain to rejoin the CCC. They both left for a reason (same as Brookfield).

I do not see Centralia or Macon leaving the CCC either.
 
NEMOFball said:
No amount of money on earth would entice Louisiana or Mark Twain to rejoin the CCC. They both left for a reason (same as Brookfield).

I do not see Centralia or Macon leaving the CCC either.
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Your first statement is very true but don’t hold your breath on the second one.

South Shelby and Highland want out of the CCC and expect a few to leave the EMO (think south).

After next season I expect a whole lot of movement.
 
panther72 said:
South Shelby has an option but where would Highland go?
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This is combination of what I have heard and my own speculation of what I think will happen.

North Callaway, South Callaway, and Wright City find new homes. Macon and Centralia are in a new “63” conference, the rest of EMO and CCC merge.
 
Before Mark Twain and Louisiana rejoin the CCC, I think it will be a cold day in H.... Although I guess it is today.
 
so u telling me Hannibal has a 1/100 chance to Join the CCC 😂😂😂 jk. honestly Hannibal best Fit is CMAC and really i wish Blair oaks Joins the CMAC also
USArmyMike said:
This is combination of what I have heard and my own speculation of what I think will happen.

North Callaway, South Callaway, and Wright City find new homes. Macon and Centralia are in a new “63” conference, the rest of EMO and CCC merge.
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North Callaway, Fayette and Harrisburg to the Show Me Conference to join up with South Callaway, Russellville and Linn makes a lot of sense. Gives Eugene and New Bloomfield some time to get things going as well. Fatima being the wildcard in whole situation.

Would also give some time for St. E, Tuscumbia, and Chamois to figure things out. You would think Tuscumbia and Chamois would fit better with Cooper County League schools.
 
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65TPT said:
I agree with so many of these points. I have told people for years that Fatima would turn into a perennial power if they ever got football. They have some tough, hard working kids there and as you stated, they've never been short on athletes.

I have heard New Bloomfield has tried starting a youth league but it hasn't gained much traction.

And I believe it was a few years ago that Eugene put in their track, so they are getting closer to having the facilities for football. I think if Eugene and New Bloomfield added football, their enrollments would grow. There are a lot of people wanting out of JCPS, which helped lead to BO growing.

Do you think the Show Me conference would kick out Chamois and Tuscumbia? They both would benefit from moving to the CCAA.
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New Bloomfield will eventually embrace football. I know one of the heads of their youth football movement, he's a great guy and I have faith they'll get a program. The more Russellville and Linn succeed, the harder it is to turn down football. I know the "honeymoon phase" of adding a football program is a thing, but Linn had great numbers this year by the way. They'll find success if they retain their roster sizes.

Fatima scoffing at the idea of adding football is just ignorant on their part. That irritates me to think about. A respectable portion of their community goes to Helias if they want to play football. A lot of the Bax's, Bexten's, etc. are from the school district and have gone onto have solid playing careers at Helias. Just imagine if they kept those kids home... sheesh

Chamois should definitely look to escape the Show-Me. They're a declining town (albeit, beautiful) in a conference of steadily-growing communities encompassing Jefferson City. The school is not going to grow any time soon and the divide between them and the others is just going to grow. Tuscumbia and St. Elizabeth should perhaps look into the Frisco League with their neighbor Iberia. I know the two have a rivalry, but the Show-Me is looking to embrace football and move north a bit.
 
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BearsCountry said:
North Callaway, Fayette and Harrisburg to the Show Me Conference to join up with South Callaway, Russellville and Linn makes a lot of sense. Gives Eugene and New Bloomfield some time to get things going as well. Fatima being the wildcard in whole situation.

Would also give some time for St. E, Tuscumbia, and Chamois to figure things out. You would think Tuscumbia and Chamois would fit better with Cooper County League schools.
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With the right coach and admin in place, it doesn't take too long to build a program. I think Eugene could attract a good coach on location alone (close to the Lake and Jeff) and develop into a nice little class one team in good time.

The LCC dissolving might be the best thing for rural Mid-MO football. The potential 2023 Show-Me Conference (Fayette, Harrisburg, NorCal, SoCal, Russellville, Linn) is deep, geographically knit, and preserves a number of old rivalries.
 
USArmyMike said:
This is combination of what I have heard and my own speculation of what I think will happen.

North Callaway, South Callaway, and Wright City find new homes. Macon and Centralia are in a new “63” conference, the rest of EMO and CCC merge.
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It makes sense on paper, but I don't think you could convince some of those EMO schools to join a conference with Monroe City, Palmyra, Clark County, and South Shelby. I don't think Van Far, Mark Twain, or Louisiana are going to agree to that. They left the CCC to get away from those schools to begin with. But who knows, maybe you are right about it. Time will tell. Definitely will be interesting how things play out.
 
NEMOFball said:
It makes sense on paper, but I don't think you could convince some of those EMO schools to join a conference with Monroe City, Palmyra, Clark County, and South Shelby. I don't think Van Far, Mark Twain, or Louisiana are going to agree to that. They left the CCC to get away from those schools to begin with. But who knows, maybe you are right about it. Time will tell. Definitely will be interesting how things play out.
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I think it’s going to be more about necessity than want. You take away Macon and Centralia and now the CCC isn’t quite the power house conference and that is long trips that are gone. Same in the EMO if Wright City along with North and South Callaway. Let’s not forget speculation that Van Far might go 8-man.
 
USArmyMike said:
I think it’s going to be more about necessity than want. You take away Macon and Centralia and now the CCC isn’t quite the power house conference and that is long trips that are gone. Same in the EMO if Wright City along with North and South Callaway. Let’s not forget speculation that Van Far might go 8-man.
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I'd be surprised if Van-Far goes 8-man. They had a deep, stout freshman class this year. Pretty sure they had just one senior.
 
NikeFootball59 said:
I'd be surprised if Van-Far goes 8-man. They had a deep, stout freshman class this year. Pretty sure they had just one senior.
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They had 21 on their HS roster and 18 in middle school. I think they may have started with just over 30 last year but it dropped fast.

My understanding is they were waiting on Paris to make the move. I believe they give it another year and go 8man in ‘24. I’ve heard Wellsville-Middleton is looking to add in the next few years as well.
 
What happens to Marceline if LCC dissolves? Can’t see a program like that qualifying for 8-man.
 
New 63 Conference
Blair Oaks
Boonville
Centralia
Hallsville
Kirksville
Macon
Mexico
Moberly
Southern Boone

CCC
Bowling Green
Clark County
Highland
Louisiana
Mark Twain
Monroe City
Palmyra
South Shelby

Tri-County
California
Eldon
Fulton
Montgomery County
North Callaway
Osage
South Callaway
 
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HBL Pirates fan_1990 said:
New 63 Conference
Blair Oaks
Boonville
Centralia
Hallsville
Kirksville
Macon
Mexico
Moberly
Southern Boone

CCC
Bowling Green
Clark County
Highland
Louisiana
Mark Twain
Monroe City
Palmyra
South Shelby

Tri-County
California
Eldon
Fulton
Montgomery County
North Callaway
Osage
South Callaway
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Louisiana and Mark Twain would veto that.
 
HBL Pirates fan_1990 said:
New 63 Conference
Blair Oaks
Boonville
Centralia
Hallsville
Kirksville
Macon
Mexico
Moberly
Southern Boone

CCC
Bowling Green
Clark County
Highland
Louisiana
Mark Twain
Monroe City
Palmyra
South Shelby

Tri-County
California
Eldon
Fulton
Montgomery County
North Callaway
Osage
South Callaway
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That version of the Tri-County isn't happening.
 
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USArmyMike said:
@HBL Pirates fan_1990 hmmmm….

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Hannibal is the biggest reason the NCMC hasn't been able to expand. Also one of the reasons why Boonville left for the Tri-County, even though that is their natural home and should have made that move 40 plus years ago but that is a different story for a different day.

If Hannibal is gone, you would think Macon and Centralia would be in play. Maybe even Montgomery County. I think Southern Boone and Hallsville would have conservations.
 
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@HBL Pirates fan_1990 hmmmm….

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here my input on these. Hannibal need be gone for years now. this is would be great for the NCMC, i been waiting for years to Hannibal leave the NCMC. Hannibal best fit be CMAC or Independent just for football and other odd sports. Hannibal be a good fit for Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track in the CCC. i Hope NCMC finds a good replacement for Hannibal.
 
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Hannibal is the biggest reason the NCMC hasn't been able to expand. Also one of the reasons why Boonville left for the Tri-County, even though that is their natural home and should have made that move 40 plus years ago but that is a different story for a different day.

If Hannibal is gone, you would think Macon and Centralia would be in play. Maybe even Montgomery County. I think Southern Boone and Hallsville would have conservations.
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BearsCountry said:
Hannibal is the biggest reason the NCMC hasn't been able to expand. Also one of the reasons why Boonville left for the Tri-County, even though that is their natural home and should have made that move 40 plus years ago but that is a different story for a different day.

If Hannibal is gone, you would think Macon and Centralia would be in play. Maybe even Montgomery County. I think Southern Boone and Hallsville would have conservations.
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If this in in fact true I think its because their are other schools have interest in joining the NCMC but won't with Hannibal in the conference. I wonder if Marshall might be on the chopping block as well as they are supposedly wanting out.

Top 4 are probably Centralia, Macon, Hallsville and So. Boone. I think eventually Hallsville and So. Boone out grow the Tri Country.

I think this will be good for Hannibal in the end. Smith Cotton is supposedly regretting the CMAC which could be an option for Hannibal. I was told at one point they could have joined the GAC but were going to be placed in the North and Hannibal wanted to be in the Central.

As I have stated before, after next football season there is going to be a lot of movement.
 
USArmyMike said:
If this in in fact true I think its because their are other schools have interest in joining the NCMC but won't with Hannibal in the conference. I wonder if Marshall might be on the chopping block as well as they are supposedly wanting out.

Top 4 are probably Centralia, Macon, Hallsville and So. Boone. I think eventually Hallsville and So. Boone out grow the Tri Country.

I think this will be good for Hannibal in the end. Smith Cotton is supposedly regretting the CMAC which could be an option for Hannibal. I was told at one point they could have joined the GAC but were going to be placed in the North and Hannibal wanted to be in the Central.

As I have stated before, after next football season there is going to be a lot of movement.
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MIke did you attend the class 1 final?
 
hangmanbobbyjaggers said:
I do not see the Tri County changing much except for maybe adding a school.
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hangmanbobbyjaggers said:
I do not see the Tri County changing much except for maybe adding a school.
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Despite the Blair Oaks relative domination of conference titles (variety of sports male and female) it remains a very competitive conference for most schools in it. I don't see it breaking up but it may add a school as you suggest, or two. Big debate as I understand it is some prefer Fulton and some Centralia.
 
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Missouri Kid said:
Despite the Blair Oaks relative domination of conference titles (variety of sports male and female) it remains a very competitive conference for most schools in it. I don't see it breaking up but it may add a school as you suggest, or two. Big debate as I understand it is some prefer Fulton and some Centralia.
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Or against expansion. From what I have heard California doesn't want to expand. Eldon and Osage on the fence.
 
here what i think going on behind closed doors. NCMC wants Kicked Hannibal out and fulton wants a new Home. I Think Boonville wants back in NCMC if hannibal is gone, Boonville will bring either Southern Boone, Hallsville with them. EMO will End, North Callaway, Montgomery City, South Callaway, and Fulton to Tri-County, and

with the CCC here how i would make South Shelby/Highland happy, CCC adds, Bowling Green, Mark Twain, Louisiana ,Missouri Miltary Academy, and even Possibly Hallsville for Football and every other sports, and CCC adds the Small Schools nearby that has Baseball, Basketball, Track etc, i'm Talking like Schools Canton, Marion County, Silex, Clopton and Make a 2 Divisions for other Sports and 2 Divisions for Football.
 
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HBL Pirates fan_1990 said:
here what i think going on behind closed doors. NCMC wants Kicked Hannibal out and fulton wants a new Home. I Think Boonville wants back in NCMC if hannibal is gone, Boonville will bring either Southern Boone, Hallsville with them. EMO will End, North Callaway, Montgomery City, South Callaway, and Fulton to Tri-County, and

with the CCC here how i would make South Shelby/Highland happy, CCC adds, Bowling Green, Mark Twain, Louisiana ,Missouri Miltary Academy, and even Possibly Hallsville for Football and every other sports, and CCC adds the Small Schools nearby that has Baseball, Basketball, Track etc, i'm Talking like Schools Canton, Marion County, Silex, Clopton and Make a 2 Divisions for other Sports and 2 Divisions for Football.
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Southern Boone, Hallsville and Boonville are not leaving TCC for NCMC.
 
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