Monroe City School District

Game Day! Celebration: Legends Night 3rd Place @ 7:00pm #MCPRIDE

MS Game Day! @ Centralia #MCPRIDE

MS Tournament Dress-Up Days for next week

Final Score MC Girls vs Highland Friday 7pm #MCPRIDE

MS Final Score #MCPRIDE

Mr. Patterson took a break from middle school to read The Polar Express to Mrs. Falls preschool class

Game Day! Celebration: Team Night/Girls Basketball History #MCPRIDE

MS Game Day! MS Girls @ South Shelby 5:30pm (Away) MS Boys vs. South Shelby 6:00pm (Home) #MCPRIDE

Final Score! #MCPRIDE

Don't forget to stop by & get your t-shirt to commemorate being a part of the 100th anniversary of the oldest tournament in Missouri! We have a shirt for each participating team with your logo on the back! Shirts are being sold in the east hallway of the high school from 4-8 pm!

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The 1986 Panther boys did not have a starter over 6 foot tall and were picked to finish fourth in the Clarence Cannon Conference in the preseason coaches' poll. When the season ended in March, the black and gold possessed the state’s third place trophy with a 28-4 finish. After storming through the Clarence Cannon Conference slate undefeated and claiming the Panthers’ first CCC title in 17 years, the team faced a 30-0 Blair Oaks team in the state quarterfinal round. Blair Oaks had a starting front line that stood 6 foot 10, 6 foot 6 and 6 foot 4. The Panthers raced to a 22-point halftime lead and cruised into the state tournament. It seemed the whole town of Monroe City made the long trek to Springfield, Missouri, to see the hometown boys lose a heartbreaker to Cape Girardeau Notre Dame in the semifinals before coming back to defeat Pembroke Hill of Kansas City in only the second three-overtime game in the history of the state Final Four. The team was coached by Dave Almany and assisted by Charles Causey. Mike Jackson, Rich Deien, and Ed Talton were All state and All Conference performers. James Walkup and Nathan Chitwood were senior starters. Rick Pfanner, Keith Robinson and David Hall were seniors who played critical roles.

Final Score! #MCPRIDE

MS Final Score! #MCPRIDE

The Monroe City Panthers’ boys basketball team enjoyed an incredible run from 2017 to 2022, solidifying their place as one of the most dominant high school programs in northeast Missouri. The team's success was marked by a string of district titles, tournament championships, and unforgettable postseason moments that captured the hearts of Panther fans. Here's a closer look at the key highlights and achievements of this remarkable era: 2017: The Beginning of Dominance District Title: The Panthers captured their first district championship, defeating the Hallsville Indians, a victory powered by the leadership of seniors Logan Minter, Michael Speaks, and Jordan Bichsel. This win would set the stage for years of success to follow. 2018: Rising Stars and an Epic Tournament Run Leadership of C.E. Talton: Junior C.E. Talton emerged as the team’s standout player, averaging an impressive 24.5 points per game. Along with Blake Hays and Zach Osborn, he helped guide the Panthers to the district championship. District Tournament Run: As the 4th seed in the district, Monroe City pulled off thrilling victories over Palmyra, Hallsville, and Clark County (in overtime) to claim the title. 2019: A Tournament Legacy Begins Regular Season Tournament Dominance: Monroe City began a streak of winning every regular season tournament they participated in, including the Monroe City, Clopton, and Tony Lenzini tournaments. Over the next four years, they would win 12 straight tournaments—a feat rarely seen in high school basketball. Heartbreak in Sectionals: The 2019 team was poised for a deep postseason run, but an injury to C.E. Talton in the sectional game against St. Paul Lutheran derailed their hopes. St. Paul Lutheran would go on to make a Final Four appearance. 2020: A Near-Miss and Unforgettable Moments State Quarterfinals Drama: The Panthers were determined to take the next step after three straight sectional losses. In the state quarterfinals against Kansas City Central, Monroe City had one of the most memorable moments in school history. Joshua Talton tipped away the ball on the final possession, securing the Panthers’ victory. Covid Interrupts State Tournament: Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic altered the state tournament, and Monroe City only played one game at state, falling to Charleston 51-49. Bryce Stark’s All-State Honor: Despite the pandemic's challenges, senior Bryce Stark earned all-state honors, adding another layer of greatness to Monroe City's basketball legacy. 2021: State Runner-Up and a Historic Victory Core Players Return: The Panthers returned key players, including Joshua and Josiah Talton, Logan Buhlig, Kyle Hays, Deion White, Ethan Lehenbauer, Jaedyn Robertson, and Cade Chapman. The team was ready to make another run at the state title. Epic Quarterfinal Victory: Monroe City hosted St. Louis Christian Academy in a thrilling quarterfinal game, winning 51-49 in one of the most exciting contests ever played at Monroe City High School. State Final Four and Runner-Up Finish: The Panthers defeated Summit Christian Academy in the state semifinals but fell short in the championship game against Hartville, finishing as state runner-up in Class 3. 2022: A Final Run of Dominance Continued Tournament Success: Monroe City maintained its tournament dominance, winning all of their regular season tournaments and claiming another district title. Heartbreaking Sectional Loss: The Panthers were poised to make a third consecutive state appearance, but a buzzer-beating tip-in by Duchesne in the sectionals prevented them from advancing to the Final Four. Joshua Talton’s Continued Excellence: Joshua Talton was named to the all-state team for the second year in a row and shared the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Co-Player of the Year honors in Class 3. Key Achievements (2017-2022): Record: 149-25 overall record, a winning percentage of .856. District Titles: 6 District Championships. Tournament Championships: 5 Monroe City Tournament titles, 5 Tony Lenzini Tournament titles, 5 Clopton Tournament titles. Conference Championships: 4 Clarence Cannon Conference titles. State Success: 3rd Place finish in 2020, 2nd Place finish in 2021. Individual Honors: Several players, including C.E. Talton, Bryce Stark, and Joshua Talton, earned all-state recognition, with Joshua earning Co-Player of the Year honors in 2022. A Historic Era for Monroe City Basketball From 2017 to 2022, the Panthers became a force to be reckoned with in Missouri high school basketball. The combination of skilled players, tight-knit team chemistry, and a commitment to excellence on and off the court made this one of the most exciting and successful eras in the history of Monroe City High School basketball. Their dominance in regular-season tournaments, consistency in district championships, and thrilling postseason performances will be remembered for generations.

MS Game Day! @ Paris Order of Events: B Girls (2 Qtrs.) , A girls, B Boys (2 Qtrs.), A Boys Start Time: 5:30pm #MCPRIDE

Game Day! Washington School Celebration 6:30pm #MCPRIDE

Last Saturday nine of our MC Choir students practiced in the CCC Choir rehearsal to prepare for the CCC tour tomorrow. The CCC Choir will be performing in the High School Gym at 1:45 PM tomorrow, Wednesday Dec. 11th. Open to the public to support our choir students!

Tonight's the night that the Monroe City Lady Panthers take on the Louisiana Lady Bulldogs at 7 p.m. in the 100th Monroe City R-1 Invitational Basketball Tournament. Come watch Coach Adam Rung mark up another victory for his team.

The 1981 teams were among the elite five that won the boys’ and girls’ championship game at the Monroe City High School Invitational Tournament. Both teams beat Palmyra, always a sweet victory for the Black and Gold. The other years were 1962, 1967, 2016 and 2020. Both teams also won district competition, again beating Palmyra. Girls got knocked out in the next round and the boys got second in State. The boys were coached by Jerry Cochran and the girls were coached by Randy Spratt.