FAIR GROVE — On a night in which trash-talking was prevalent from both sides, Sparta’s Jacob Lafferty received good-natured ribbing from one source that he knew better than to have an answer for. more

FAIR GROVE — Relating to a 'roughy' making his living 8 seconds at a time on the rodeo circuit, Kavan Walker made eight 3-pointers Wednesday to keep Sparta's season alive. Sporting his customary Hooey … more

Sparta fans showed up in good numbers for the Lady Trojans’ Class 3 District 11 first-round win Tuesday. They’re being invited back tonight, along with anyone else wanting to be part of the ‘Black Curtain.’ more

Fans may be enjoying popcorn for lunch while glued to the action for one possible premier semifinal matchup Saturday during the State Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena. more

Nixa’s Zan Fugitt figures there are naysayers who scoff at the notion of a mighty mite being considered the best pound-for-pound wrestler in the state. more

 The Class 6 District 5 seedings meeting on the girls side produced first-round matchups that will include a rematch between fifth-seeded Ozark and fourth-seeded Glendale. more

Sparta’s Natalie Wilks is a well-spoken sort with a reputation of making herself comfortable while socializing with people who were strangers only seconds earlier. more

Even as a favorite, which Brenya Crahan is at every tournament, the Nixa 135-pounder vows not to be outworked. more

FAIR GROVE — Renewing acquaintances with old friends didn’t keep Spokane’s J.D. Tate and Ethan Newell from helping the Owls give Greenwood a competitive contest in the teams’ Class 3 District 11 first-round matchup Monday. more

As stacked as the Class 3 District 11 field appeared a couple weeks ago, it got even stronger last week with the return of Strafford senior forward AK Rael. more

Brock Sundlie reaped the benefits of listening to his father. more

Ozark's march to the Class 4 District 3 championship Saturday received boosts by second-place finishes turned in from Johnny Williams at 190 and Peyton Greer at 285. more