FORSYTH — Sparta’s McKenzie Wilson, Natalie Wilks and Megan Brown all took a quick liking to golf last fall, with the latter two qualifying for State and Wilks finishing 12th at State. more

Once Natalie Wilks received an offer from Three Rivers to continue her career at the juco level, the Lady Raiders’ coaches told her they will give her every opportunity to pitch and hit. more

A freshman at Nixa has burst upon the varsity scene and is shining brightly in the discus, albeit in an incredibly anonymous manner. more

Tanner Grant’s hearing is gradually returning to normal as he comes from a ruptured eardrum, but his bat is as strong as ever. more

FORSYTH — Madeline Brown’s emergence as a complete catcher was again on display during Sparta’s 15-0, four-inning Class 2 District 5 first-round win versus Spokane on Friday. more

As he headed toward the north end of Ozark’s Tigers Stadium to check in for the 110 hurdles at Tuesday’s COC Meet, Mamady Embola had a message for the local newspaper man. more

Nixa’s 4 x 800 boys relay entered Wednesday's COC Meet seeded second, but finished first in 8:09.  more

Nixa’s Faith Chepkondol won the long jump in dominant fashion and upped her personal record at Wednesday’s COC Track Meet. more

Sparta enters Class 2 District 5 as the No. 1 seed for a second straight season, while defending District champion Clever will look to repeat as the No. 4 seed. more

REPUBLIC — A combination of flawed fundamentals on the basepaths, at-bat, in the field and on the pitcher’s mound led to Nixa being eliminated from COC contention with the Eagles falling to Republic 7-2 Tuesday. more

Top times and distances posted by Christian County area track and field athletes this spring: more

Kaylee Linnebur celebrated the one-year anniversary of her ACL and meniscus surgery last Thursday by helping Ozark’s soccer team run its winning streak to nine matches. more