Trojans defeat McClean County in double overtime

By CHARLIE HUST

Fueled by a career-high 33 points from Max McMain, the WCHS Trojans out-lasted McLean County 90-85 in double-overtime last Tuesday night in Calhoun. It was Webster’s third straight win.

The junior guard drilled a career-best seven 3-pointers, nailing 7-of-10 attempts from behind the arc. He also added four assists and three rebounds.

“Wow, what a game. One of the best offensive games I’ve seen or been a part of,” stated WCHS head coach Jon Newton. 

The see-saw battle saw Webster cling to a slim lead most of the way, holding a 14-13 edge at the first break and a 29-28 advantage at intermission. Senior center J. D. Newton had the hot hand early, hitting back-to-back jumpers to start the game. Then the Trojans rode the hot shooting of McMain the remainder of the first half, hitting six 3-pointers.

“I could tell early that Max had a good rhythm to his shot and he was feeling very comfortable,” stated Newton.

Ag Professor with local ties honored on international stage

by Matt Hughes

J-E News Editor

A Cornell University Plant Breeder with ties to Webster County was recently honored by the Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for Agricultural and Life Sciences (GCHERA), earning the inaugural 2013 World Agriculture Prize.

Ronnie Coffman actually grew up in the Dalton, Kentucky area, but he still has strong ties to Webster County.

“My wife, Charlotte Westerman, is the daughter of Paul and Edna Westerman, both of whom are still on the home farm near Poole,” he said. “They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.”

He also added that his sister, Jane, is married to long time Providence physician Dr. Tristen Lineberry.

 As a boy Coffman said that his family shopped and took care of most of their buisness in Providence.