SPRINGFIELD — There was no sweet smell of victory for Garrett Hines on Thursday and not because Glendale’s sweltering cozy confines left players, coaches and fans wishing they had applied more deodorant. more

It’s no coincidence renowned Republic coach Kris Flood has one of his former coaches from Clever, Kent Hedgepeth, on his staff as an assistant. more

ROGERSVILLE — Less than two weeks into post-season play and the Mid-Lakes Conference has no boys team still shooting hoops. more

SPRINGFIELD — Ozark and Glendale meeting in the opening round of Class 4 District 11 on Wednesday was the same first-round District matchup for the teams as a year ago. more

Avery Havens’ first taste of post-season ball had much in common with her first few days of school at Ozark. more

The way Grady Preston figures, the hunter and fisherman inside of him did wonders toward helping him turn in heroics Tuesday that will be remembered for a lifetime. more

Newcomer Mike Ford has wasted no time endearing himself to Ozark players, coaches and fans, as he tries to make the most of what will be a short-lived Tigers career. more

Adam McKnight’s case for COC Player Of the Year candidacy was wrapped up last week by his 15-point, five-rebound performance in Nixa’s victory versus Ozark and a startling statistic revealed by coach Brock Blansit. more

Chadwick learned there was no denying Delta, even with the Lady Bobcats bussing 240 miles from the Bootheel to meet the Lady Cardinals in the teams’ Class 1 Sectional on Monday. more

Kerrigan Guerin’s plans are to forego her senior season at Chadwick in favor of finishing out her prep career at Link Academy. more

No one was happier for Nixa's Cali Dupree to capture her first state championship Saturday than fellow Lady Eagles state champion Brenya Crahan. more

Fulfillment in the form of a third-place finish at State is Dayton Moison’s deserving reward for the perseverance he has shown. more