Home pool advantage

With the District tournament coming up this weekend and the State tournament following that, the Hannibal wrestling team had one more tournament on its schedule for the 2009-10 season.

On Saturday the Pirates headed to Francis Howell Central for the final regular-season tournament.

Four Pirates picked up four wins at the tournament, but no one could get the elusive fifth win for a tournament title. The result of the four wins was three second place finishes and a third place finish.

Several Hannibal relatives of Pierre Thomas, No. 23 running back with the New Orleans Saints, are eager to watch him play in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Camille Hackmack signed a National Letter of Intent to join the track team at the University of Missouri. The Hannibal High School senior will compete in the high jump for Mizzou. Hackamack intends to pursue a career in broadcast journalism and Mizzou offered the best mix of academics and athletics. "I went to Mizzou and I was really impressed by the philosophy. I love how they respect you as a student-athlete." Hackamack is pictured with her brother Brandon, father Kent and mother Christina.

Twice a day for the last four years during wrestling season, Hannibal head coach Derek Greening has seen the same five faces.