Green Ridge R-8 School District

Tonight’s HS boys basketball game in Warsaw is cancelled. We are working with them to find a reschedule date that works. We will communicate as soon as we organize a new date. Please join us in supporting GRHS boys and girls games at Stover tomorrow night beginning at 5:30.

Kindergarten was having some fun in STEAM lab today building structures with different materials.

Green Ridge Junior High basketball will play Sacred Heart starting at 5:30 p.m. The schedule will be “A” girls, “A” boys, and a 10 minute running clock “B” game. Tomorrow night’s Varsity Games have been cancelled. Once a date for the rescheduled game has been made, we will update everyone. Good luck Tigers!

**Senior Spotlight**

The Green Ridge boys basketball team lost in the final round of the Stover tournament to Jamestown 52-45. The Tigers have been battling sickness, and was short handed in the loss. The Tigers played hard with two Tigers fouling out. Weston Crawford led the scoring with 15, and Igor Taushanzhi followed with 11. The Tigers are back in action on Friday against a talented Sacred Heart team, in Green Ridge.

Consolation Game for the Stover Tournament 🏀🏀🏀 Green Ridge: 36 Versailles: 53 The Lady Tigers fell to Versailles in a tough battle for 5th at the Stover Tournament. Maria Heuman was the leading scorer for Green Ridge with 17 points, Sophia Weis and MiKensey DeVorss chipped in 8 points a piece. The Lady Tigers will be back in action on Friday January 14th, vs. Sacred Heart @ Green Ridge.

Please see the attached document concerning recent Covid cases in the district. https://5il.co/1408e

GAMEDAY FOR GREEN RIDGE LADY TIGERS 🏀🏀🏀 5th Place Game for the Stover Tournament in the Dome @ 5:30pm vs. Versailles Lady Tigers. Let’s pack the stands tonight and good luck girls!

2nd Round of Stover Tournament Green Ridge: 44 Dixon: 37 The Lady Tigers were back in action tonight for the 2nd round of the Stover Tournament and with a win tonight will be advancing to play in the 5th place game on Friday, 5:30pm start in the Stover Dome vs. Versailles Lady. Sophia Weis led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 19 and Maria Heuman finished the game with 18. Green Ridge stretched their lead out to 14 during the 2nd quarter, but unfortunately turnovers and shot selection allowed Dixon to make a late run late in the second half. The Lady Tigers were able to weather the storm and make a few free throws at the end to secure the victory.

Athletic events for this evening (Monday, January 3rd): All games in Stover JH girls “A” starts at 5:30, followed by 10-12 minute running clock “B” game. JH boys “A” will tip off at the conclusion of the “B” girls game. Followed by 10-12 minute running clock “B” game. JV boys game vs. Stover at 8:45 p.m. in the old HS gym. Good luck Tigers!

First round contest for the Tiger boys went to the #4 ranked Eugene team 67-31. The tigers have been battling illness and played hard in the loss. Kam Hoos and Parker Stevens led the scoring. The Tigers will play next on Wednesday, January 5th at 6 p.m. vs. Stover.

1st Round of Stover Tournament (Girl’s) Green Ridge: 38 Jamestown: 56 Maria Heuman led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 20 and Katlynn Hiller was the second leading scorer with 8 points. Green Ridge erased a 13 point halftime deficit and got it within 4 in the 3rd quarter, but unfortunately turnovers allowed Jamestown to pull away and get the victory tonight. The Lady Tigers are back in action for the 2nd Round of the Stover Tournament on Tuesday January 4th @ 5:30pm. This game will be played in the old High School Gym.

Stover Basketball Tournament Brackets. Girls play tonight and 5:30. Boys play tomorrow at 5:30. Good luck tigers

It has been a busy week for the Green Ridge Grinch! Mrs. Dove's Buddy the Elf was missing and moved to a new location everyday. We had lots of fun searching for Buddy, and today the Grinch made and appearance! Merry Christmas Green Ridge!

Boys Basketball lost against a good Smithton team tonight 60-33. Logan Dove led the way with 8 points and Igor Taushanzhi scored 6. The Tigers are continuing to work on minimizing turnovers and shooting with confidence. There has been improvement each and every night. The Tigers are back in action against Eugene in the Stover Tournament on January 30th at 5:30 pm.

Green Ridge Lady Tigers Basketball Final Smithton: 33 Green Ridge: 34 The Lady Tigers pulled out a tight one vs. Smithton tonight. Sophia Weis hit the game winning 3 as time expired to give us the victory. Sophia Weis lead the Lady Tigers in scoring with 17 points and Maria Heuman chipped in with 12 point. The Lady Tigers are going to enjoy a few days off before they begin their prep for the Stover Tournament over the holiday break.

REMINDER! Our GR8 School is in session on Monday, December 20, and Tuesday, December 21st. We release at 1 p.m. on Tuesday for Christmas Break!

GR8 Family, For information on a concerning national TikTok trend and what our school is doing, please read the attached letter.

GR8 Family, Please see this letter that explains how our GR8 district is moving forward regarding changes to COVID regulations. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.

Harmony and a few 7th and 8th graders traveled around the Sedalia area to various retirement communities and assisted living facilities to spread some Christmas Cheer! The students enjoyed the day singing and the residents loved having the students visit.