Mike Bigus, a senior at Platte County R-3, has signed a letter of intent to play football next season at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan. A brief singing ceremony was held Friday in the library at the R-3 high school. On hand were Mike’s mother, Debbie, and father, Larry. Also present were Chip Sherman, Pirate head football coach and Craig Schuler, running backs coach and recruiting coordinator for Benedictine. Schuler said Benedictine plans to try Bigus at the wide receiver position. He played receiver, running back and defensive back at various times in his high school career. Bigus will join a couple of other former Pirates who participate in football at Benedictine, Chris Shanks and CJ Fulk.
Superior Supply Company presents scholarships each year in memory of Randy Miller at the Northland Career Center Business and Industry Appreciation breakfast. At the presentation last week were Del Winston, heating and air conditioning instructor; scholarship winners: Mark Nelson, Jack Searcy, Mark Smelcer, David Burns; and Larry Miller, president of Superior Supply.
The ballfield at Camden Point is ready for summer games now that a guard rail has been installed to protect the spectator bleachers. the guard rail was the result of a cooperative effort from Congresswoman Pat Danner, who as a state senator had contacted the Missouri Highway Department to see what they could do for Camden Point.