One of Maryville’s own is officially signed to an NFL team. Jalen Sundell, who graduated from Maryville High School in 2018, joined the Cleveland Browns as a undrafted rookie free agent. Sundell was an offensive tackle for the North Dakota State Bison and a starter for four years. With a foot injury preventing him from participating in all NFL Scouting Combine drills, Sundell racked up 26 bench presses at 225 pounds.
The Maryville Public Library is ready to bloom into spring with a fun “May Day” event. May Day Basket Gardening Class will take place at 7 p.m. in the library basement on May 1. The event will host Tim Janousek, owner of the Plant House as the guest speaker, as he give a presentation on flower gardening before participants plant their own flower basket. Registration is $5 and the program is limited to 32 spots for adults.
Local sports continue to keep the community bustling. Maryville Middle School’s track team will be Savannah for a rescheduled track meet while the high school varsity track team will be in Chillicothe for a conference meet. The boys golf varsity tournament at Green Hills Golf Course has been moved to tomorrow.
