Spokane’s Ethan Newell found fulfillment on the ball diamond during his senior year that he wasn’t able to experience on the hardwood.
After a torn labrum in his right shoulder put …
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6/16/25
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No one locally got himself more prepared for 7-on-7 sessions this month than Ozark wide receiver Jett Easley.
Dating back to February and running through April, Easley took part in a handful of …
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6/15/25
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After a breakout junior season on the gridiron last fall that saw Tobias Thompson transition from safety to linebacker, he had the look of a defensive back this spring.
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BATTING AVERAGE
Wyatt Vincent, Nixa .407
Ethan Newell, Spokane .395
Gannon Miller, Ozark .379
Gavin Kildea, Spokane .372
Rylan Sutton, Ozark .368
Owen Hall, Clever .366
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6/14/25
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TRACK STATE MEDALISTS
BOYS
Jackson Cantwell, Nixa — 1st discus, 1st shot put
Hayden Mays, Nixa — 2nd discus, 2nd shot put
William Sanley, Nixa — 3rd pole vault
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6/12/25
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Nixa five-time State medalist Hayden Mays doesn’t figure to overlooked and/or underrated next year.
All signs point to Mays being the favorite to win Class 5 State Track and Field …
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6/10/25
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Nixa coach Evan Palmer and his Lady Eagles will face in the Class 4 Final four their sport’s answer to Eagles football star Jackson Cantwell.
Nixa meets Maddie DiMaria and Cor Jesu in a …
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6/8/25
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As incredibly calm and under control as Nixa’s Shaelee Franck was with or without the ball Saturday, she nearly was overwhelmed by emotions and on the verge of losing her composure upon …
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6/6/25
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For Nixa’s Sam McClain, playing the six-role Saturday allowed her to make a bigger impact than her customary eight or 10 positions.
Can Evan Palmer’s decision to move McClain to the …
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6/6/25
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SPRINGFIELD — Owen Hall capped his Clever carer with a spectacular .615 post-season at the plate by banging out three more hits Friday.
The senior shortstop was 3-for-4 to finish 8-for-13 …
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6/5/25
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SPRINGFIELD — A self-taught 12-6 curveball that Clever’s Breckin Vestal throws with the same delivery and as hard as his fastball was on full display during his Class 3 Quarterfinal start …
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6/5/25
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Nixa’s Hayden Mays has plenty of company among throwers across the state and the nation who have a hard time keeping up with the Eagles’ Jackson Cantwell. But Mays consistently gets the …
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6/4/25
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As Bria Wright looks to improve on her eighth-place medal at State from a year ago in the 100 hurdles, the Ozark junior is hoping to put less room between herself and the hurdles.
Wright …
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6/4/25
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Bengay has gained a sterling reputation for more than 100 years as a healing rub to provide temporary relief from muscle and joint pain.
By the way, Wikipedia tells us it can remove chewing …
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6/3/25
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MONETT — With Rex Deters having been a part of District championship teams three straight years at Glendale and Clever, dog-pile celebrations are nothing new for him.
But he discovered a …
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6/2/25
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MONETT — Upon further review, Clever center fielder Trenton Allen was able to choose a favorite among his handful of highlight-reel catches Wednesday.
“I can't pick one, they were …
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6/2/25
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Christian County's top performers this spring:
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Kannon Williams, Ozark 10.55
Randy Flint, Nixa 10.69; Matthew Edge, Clever 10.98; Sam Clark, Ozark 11.02; Jett Easley, …
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6/1/25
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Nixa’s boys and girls jumpers combined last weekend for two first-place finishes at Districts and had five jumpers overall qualify for this weekend’s Sectionals.
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5/31/25
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No matter the sport, Sparta’s Braylen Luttrull has made a habit of responding to the post-season with some of his best efforts.
Luttrull is counting on that trend to continue this weekend, …
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5/30/25
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SPRINGFIELD — Even before his memorable monumental blast Wednesday, Jackson Gamble’s hitting had caught the attention of his future Missouri Southern coaches.
“They didn't …
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5/29/25
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SPRINGFIELD — Ozark’s struggles aghast Glendale continued Wednesday, as the Tigers bowed to the Falcons 5-1 in a Class 6 District 6 opener.
Ozark (19-12) has dropped eight straight …
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5/28/25
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SPRINGFIELD — Returning to Ozark's lineup with renewed rejuvenation after an ankle injury, Addi Shuler got in on the fun during the Lady Tigers’ 9-0 rout of Joplin in a Class 4 District …
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5/27/25
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5/26/25
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SPRINGFIELD — Shaking off a disappointing start, Noah Naugle played out exactly the kind of the finish he envisioned for the Class 5 State Tournament.
A five-under par 67 for his second …
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5/25/25
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