There’s reason to believe COC boys basketball can return to prominence statewide sooner than later. more

Greenwood employed an all-in defensive strategy that slowed Sparta’s Jake Lafferty in the Trojans’ 66-57 Class 3 District 11 semifinal setback Thursday. more

As early as his freshman year, Josh Peters had already established an image for himself as ‘Mr. Nice Guy’ in Nixa’s hallways and classrooms. more

With Glendale serving as host for Class 6 District 5 boys and girls action next week, fans are warned to expect to be seated elbow-to-elbow. more

SPRINGFIELD — Most nights Sparta’s Livi Loveland and her Lady Trojans teammates would gladly take committing turnovers at the same rate the opposition makes a 3-pointer. more

From an entertainment standpoint, Jake Lafferty absolutely delighted the home crowd with his handful of dunks and 41 points in Sparta’s 83-37 whipping of New Covenant in a Class 3 District 11 first-round mismatch Tuesday. more

The momentum Hudson Roberts gained from his game-winning shot at Carl Junction last week carried over to Ozark’s 86-66 triumph versus Joplin on Tuesday. more

Ireland Jones hears college athletes talk about the added hours demanded of them at the next level and she can’t wait to sign up. more

Chadwick guards Kerrigan Guerin and Rae Little and their Lady Cards teammates are ready to embark on a post-season trail they hope leads to the same kind of District championship celebration and Final Four berth they enjoyed last season. more

PECULIAR — Ozark and Nixa combined for 10 State qualifiers and a trio of District champions during Class 4 District 3 action Saturday. more

PECULIAR — Ozark was able to welcome back Ruben Arvizu to the mat for Friday’s Class 4 District 3 opening two rounds, but the Tigers weren’t able to celebrate the return of Damien Moseley. more

Ozark’s rapidly rising 400 freestyle relay continue its recent ascent by finishing 15th at the Class 2 State Swim Meet over the weekend while sporting a bit of a new lineup.  more