Nixa’s run to the Class 6 District 6 championship last week saw shortstop Caeden Cloud repeatedly make plays for the third out of an inning with the opponent having a runner in scoring position. more

With MSHSAA opting for teams to have as many as eight days off in between their District and Quarterfinal games, Nixa will have a week’s worth of practices leading up to its trip to Blue Springs on Saturday. more

Natalie Wilks homered in her final at-bat in a Sparta uniform, but didn’t make the trip to State she dreamed of. more

SPRINGFIELD — Nixa’s Gideon Carter, Afton Hopkins and Jackson Cantwell, along with Ozark’s Abby Beets, all captured first-place  finishes in Class 5 Sectional 3 action Saturday. more

WEST PLAINS — Clever’s Maliya Clark qualified for State in four events during Class 3 Sectional 3 action Saturday. more

JEFFERSON CITY — Spokane’s Lily Hunsucker and Sydney Bryan, Chadwick’s Chloe Burkhart and Billings boys’ 4 x 100 all collected top-eight finishes and medals at the Classes 1-2 State Meet over the weekend. more

REPUBLIC — The uncertainty Colin Kelley felt about his role on Nixa’s pitching staff in the morning and afternoon Thursday was replaced by a absolute belief in himself and the Eagles’ defense that night. more

Nixa’s streak of shutouts came to an end at five Thursday, as the Lady Eagles lost to Kickapoo 3-2 in the Class 4 District 5 final. more

REPUBLIC — Reese Dirnberger has proven he can separate work from play, or it actually could be play from work depending on one’s point of view. more

The second time around against Ozark, Shaelee Franck and her Nixa teammates were mindful not to make it a battle of strength and engage in another physical contest with the Lady Tigers. more

POINT LOOKOUT — Spokane’s Sydney Bryan earned berths to State in four events during Class 2 Sectional 3 action at School of the Ozarks on Saturday. more

POINT LOOKOUT — Cale Plowman reaped the rewards of his efforts on and off the track while earning berths to State in the 4 x 100 relay, 4 x 200 relay and 200 in Class 1 Sectional 3 action Saturday at School of the Ozarks. more