A condensed setting in the Commons Area for Nixa’s season-opening duals Friday made for anything but a common opening night for the Eagles. An overflow and boisterous crowd, along with a 22-point Nixa comeback led to an absolutely electric atmosphere. more

Jacob Lafferty has put himself on track to join his cousin, Dakota Lafferty, in Sparta’s 1,000-point club as soon as late in his sophomore season or early in his junior year. more

Jace Easley got word of recognition he received on the football field over the weekend as he was preparing for a basketball game and later that day, he announced his plans to play college soccer. more

REPUBLIC — Ethan Whatley felt Ozark got a feel for the COC wars that await the Tigers by matching up with Liberty in the Republic Tournament championship game Saturday. more

Perhaps one day when Jaret Nelson is in an MLB locker room, he can pass the time during a rain delay by pulling out his phone and showing his teammates a video of a certain dunk of his from way back in December of 2021. more

REPUBLIC — Colton Ballard is being rewarded for the response he had to receiving limited minutes last season. more

Macie Conway was feeling a bit bittersweet while thinking beforehand about her final season-opening game as a prep Thursday. more

MARIONVILLE — With Spokane featuring a new starting backcourt that doesn’t include a senior, sophomore guard Ricky Riott has a good idea what a scouting report on the Owls is going to include. more