REPUBLIC — With Park Hill South all but spotting Ozark and Hudson Roberts eight points, the Tigers went on to win by eight, 66-58, at the Republic Tournament on Wednesday. more

WILLARD — Lane Meltabarger probably summed up best what Nixa coaches, players and fans were projecting from the Eagles’ post players in their season-opener Wednesday.  more

Nixa safety Spencer Ward finished his senior season this year with 157 tackles, which ranks as the highest single-season tackles total in coach John Perry’s four seasons with the Eagles.  more

Lane Mendenhall is no stranger to Mid-Lakes Conference honors, having received honorable mention recognition as a sophomore at tight end. But few could have predicted the Clever senior’s selection as a quarterback this year. more

In less than a year, Clever’s Lane Mendenhall has completely changed his perspective on coach Sean Price’s deliberate, disciplined, ball-control offense. more

Fearing he might make an early exit, Clayton Garrison instead played almost all of the fourth quarter with four fouls and led Chadwick to a 48-42 win Monday against Aurora at the Clever Invite. more

Most of us have no idea what the NBA is trying to accomplish by having an in-season tournament. But, perhaps such a format could be the answer toward MSHSAA adopting a dual state tournament. more

Sparta coach Josh Loveland isn’t content with the Lady Trojans chasing after another winning season that ends with a District defeat. more

There will continue to be a Combs on Nixa’s roster for a fifth straight season this winter, with Jaise Combs making the jump to varsity ball. more

Garrett Hines agrees he and Josh Peters were a bit spoiled last season by having an all-encompassing point guard the likes of Kael Combs setting them up for 3-pointers. more

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Mya Fulton could be on her way to quite a trifecta, having earned All-SWCL First-Team honors as an outfielder last spring and All-Summit League First-Team recognition as a libero this fall. more