Wildcats pick up first win during SCC debut

The Marmaton Valley Junior High School Wildcats got an early start to the boys basketball season, picking up their first win of the season against Three Rivers League rival Southern Coffey County Thursday.
Emily Heskett puts up a shot in the A team game. Photo by Halie Luken
by Richard Luken
Published: November 14, 2025
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The Marmaton Valley Junior High School Wildcats got an early start to the boys basketball season, picking up their first win of the season against Three Rivers League rival Southern Coffey County Thursday.

LE ROY — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s boys got off to a quick start Thursday, and picked up their first win of the season in the process.

The Wildcats led 13-3 after one quarter against host Southern Coffey County, and never looked back in a 32-23 win.

Kevin Martin looks to the basket in the B team game.

Anthony Sander led the way with nine points, followed by Jaren Curl with seven and Daniel Allee with six. Raylan Preston chipped in with four and Kaiden Woods scored three.

Richard Luken

Richard has been a part of the Register family since 1994. Richard covers general news and, on occasion, sports. A native of Moran, Richard came to the paper while still a student at Allen Community College. With mentors former publisher Emerson Lynn Jr. and former veteran reporter Bob Johnson at the ready, Richard learned how to be a star reporter. Over the span of his 28 years his news beats have included school board meetings for Districts 257 and 258, as well as Allen Community College trustee meetings. He’s also routinely covered city council meetings for Iola, Humboldt, LaHarpe and Moran. He’s covered floods, wrecks, true crime — everything from heart-warming to heart-breaking stories. For his work, Richard has consistently won top awards in statewide competitions year after year. Outside the office, he enjoys sports, reading and keeping up with the kids and grandkids.

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