WILLARD — Nixa’s well-reputed student section was uncharacteristically absent for the championship game of the Willard Classic on Saturday. But Bolivar’s student section traveled well and made its presence felt from the get-go. more

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STRAFFORD — Sparta’s tournament title drought continues. more

An articulate and gregarious sort, Braxton Strick is enjoying a college-credit public speaking class he is taking at Ozarks Technical Community College this semester.  more

WILLARD — With and without Kael Combs, Nixa receiving resounding results from its 2-3 zone defense Friday. more

With Sparta having welcomed back all five of its starters from last season's 18-win outfit, the Trojans appear primed for a banner season. more

REPUBLIC — Hudson Roberts had all of four minutes of varsity action that he picked up from Ozark’s trip to Jefferson City Helias last season to rely upon entering his first start Thursday. more

WILLARD — Nixa senior guard Corey Kemp’s first unofficial start led to his first official start. more

STRAFFORD — Sparta's Jacob Lafferty didn't get caught up in the hype of his matchup against Buffalo's Joseph Horinek at the Strafford Tournament on Tuesday. more

Ozark’s Brock Sundlie feels the sense of urgency that a fulfilling senior season most often calls for. more

The timing is ideal for Ozark to make a trip to Iowa this weekend to take part in the Dan Gable Donnybrook Tournament, according to Tigers coach Tod Sundlie. more

The manner in which Isaiah Engelman closed out his Nixa career can be a sign the best is yet to come for his younger brother, Noah. more