The way Grady Preston figures, the hunter and fisherman inside of him did wonders toward helping him turn in heroics Tuesday that will be remembered for a lifetime. more

Newcomer Mike Ford has wasted no time endearing himself to Ozark players, coaches and fans, as he tries to make the most of what will be a short-lived Tigers career. more

Adam McKnight’s case for COC Player Of the Year candidacy was wrapped up last week by his 15-point, five-rebound performance in Nixa’s victory versus Ozark and a startling statistic revealed by coach Brock Blansit. more

Chadwick learned there was no denying Delta, even with the Lady Bobcats bussing 240 miles from the Bootheel to meet the Lady Cardinals in the teams’ Class 1 Sectional on Monday. more

Kerrigan Guerin’s plans are to forego her senior season at Chadwick in favor of finishing out her prep career at Link Academy. more

No one was happier for Nixa's Cali Dupree to capture her first state championship Saturday than fellow Lady Eagles state champion Brenya Crahan. more

Fulfillment in the form of a third-place finish at State is Dayton Moison’s deserving reward for the perseverance he has shown. more

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