The Mt. Vernon girls enter next weeks district tournament as the top seed and ranked 5th in the state. Despite only 1 senior and numerous injuries, the Lady Mountaineers are eying a district title.
There are no tryouts in Dadeville. In fact, nearly half the boys walking the halls of the high school play basketball. The tiny Ozarks town has been waiting for this group and their talents are shining through on the court.
The road to wrestling success has been a long one for Ozark sophomore Dmitry Loftis. Born in Russia, Loftis moved to the United States as a young child.
The 26th Bass Pro Tournament of Champions concluded Saturday night at JQH Arena. Kickapoo fell to Christ the King, NY 68-35 in the 3rd place game. Hillcrest dropped the 5th place game 58-40 against United Faith Christian, NC despite leading 25-23 at the half.
Drury senior Sarah Tipton has scored only 1 point this season, but don't let the statistics fool you. The Springfield Catholic grad is the Lady Panthers chemistry builing leader. While it's been a bumpy road through her 4 years on the bench Tipton has earned her teammates respect and without her they wouldn't be the same.
The 2010 Hillcrest Hornets aren't your typical Southwest Missouri team. Senior Trey Starks and sophomore Dorial Green are rare talents with unmatched elevation. The "dynamic duo" look for dunks anytime they get the chance.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Senior outfielder Christian Overstreet hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday to help seal the Missouri State baseball team’s third consecutive victory as the Bears (4-6) defeated North Dakota State (2-5) by a 6-2 final at Hammons Field.
The Republic boys held off Bolivar 54-52 Saturday afternoon at Hammons Student Center in a thrilling class 4 quarterfinal matchup. The Tigers now advance to the state semifinals where they'll face Kearney Friday night 8:20 pm at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
The 6th ranked Hillcrest Hornets remained red hot with their 11th straight win. Hillcrest bounced Holt 60-48 in Saturday's class 5 quarterfinals at Missouri S&T in Rolla.
The Kickapoo Lady Chiefs are back in the class 5 Show-Me Showdown for the first time since winning it all in 2005. 3rd ranked Kickapoo blewout 4th ranked Rock Bridge 41-24 Saturday afternoon at Missouri S&T in Rolla.