What a contrast at Clever in terms of success between the Lady Jays and Jays this year. more

As far back as three years ago when Nixa’s Zan Fugitt and Ozark’s Braxton Strick entered their practice rooms for the first time, they were hyped as future state champions. more

Nixa’s boys basketball team was back in the State finals for the fifth time in its program’s history to earn the Headliner’s No. 2 Sports Story Of The Year. more

The feel-good game of all feel-good games for Nixa’s football team was its 22-21 comeback win at Carthage, an instant classic that ranks as the Headliner’s No. 3 Sports Story of 2022. more

ASH GROVE — In-game adjustments by Sparta’s Brooklyn Roller at both ends of the court factored in the Lady Trojans' final steps toward the Walnut Grove Holiday Tournament championship Friday. more

SPRINGFIELD — Josh Peters didn't get to fully show at the Blue & Gold Tournament this week the exceptional athletic genes he inherited from his mother. But playing at her alma mater brought out the best in his jump shot. more

SPRINGFIELD — If Sparta's Jacob Lafferty had filled out a Blue & Gold Tournament bracket at the beginning of this week, he wouldn't have had the Trojans advancing as they did. more

SPRINGFIELD — Nixa center Allison Jones couldn't help but wonder exactly how many 3-pointers Greenwood (Arkansas) was going to make Friday. more

SPRINGFIELD — For as good as the duel between Jacob Lafferty and Kyle Pock at the Blue & Gold Tournament was Wednesday, and it was spectacular, unassuming Kavan Walker thrust himself in a starring role, as well.  more

SPRINGFIELD — There might not be a more happy-go-lucky Nixa player than free-spirited Devon Kemp. But the junior guard was much more assertive than easy going Wednesday. more

SPRINGFIELD — Jacob Lafferty and his Sparta teammates have taken a liking to playing a game called Tips before, after or even during their practices. more

SPRINGFIELD — Josh Peters enjoying extended playing time Tuesday was as pleasant a development as anything for Nixa at the Blue & Gold Tournament. more