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2024 Fall Preview: Fair Grove Soccer
Fair Grove soccer won six games in the first season under head coach Ryan Highstreet last season. That number could increase this season with six starters and 12 lettermen returning. Highstreet identified Jacob Shurtz (sophomore forward), Gavin Brock (junior midfielder) and Eli Sanders (junior midfielder) as team leaders. Shurtz earned...
VIDEO: Pleasant Hope excited for return of varsity football
Pleasant Hope Head Coach Jim Apple brought his team together at the end of last football season. “Their heads fell and they were like ‘oh he is leaving, he’s going back to St. Louis’,” Apple said. For the past decade, coaches walked in and out the...
Big plays spark high school football jamborees
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The high school football season will kick off for real a week from Friday. But there is action on grid iron’s around the Show-Me State. It’s jamboree Friday. And KOLR 10’s Chris Pinson is standing by live at Kickapoo with more, Chris. Hey Dan, while the jamboree doesn’t count for or against any of […]
Friday Night Lights in the Ozarks: How to Support Your Local Teams
As the crisp autumn air sets in and the leaves begin to turn, it's time to gear up for Friday Night Lights in the Ozarks! There's nothing quite like the thrill of cheering on your local Springfield, Missouri area high school football teams under the stadium lights. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, alumni, or a proud community member, there's something magical about being part of the action.
Missouri State basketball lands 2025 recruit Melakih Cunningham
Melakih Cunningham became the first player in the Class of 2025 to commit to Missouri State men's basketball and head coach Cuonzo Martin. Cunningham, a 6-foot-7, 185-pound combo guard, announced his decision on social media on Friday morning. He also held offers from Ball State, Southern Indiana, Eastern Kentucky, IU Indy, Miami (Ohio)...
Ledoux and Mitzner Shine in Season-Opening Win
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The UC Santa Barbara Men's Soccer team started their 2024 season in style, knocking off a Missouri State Bears team which received votes in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll. Alexis Ledoux scored twice and added an assist to power the offense in the Gauchos' 3-1 victory, while David Mitzner was unlucky not to be rewarded with a clean sheet for his goalkeeping.
‘The Bears are ready’: Missouri State joins FBS next season, vows to be ready
— Another college football season kicks off Saturday. For Missouri State, it will be the school’s last in the Football Championship Subdivision. Dr. Biff Williams took over as Missouri State’s president July 1, about six weeks after the Bears announced they were joining Conference USA and moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision, the highest level of college football, beginning in 2025.
Missouri State football adds Cincinnati to 2027 schedule
Missouri State football will play a second Big 12 opponent to open the 2027 season, according to a national report. FBSchedules.com reported Thursday afternoon the Bears will travel to play Cincinnati on Sept. 11, 2027. The website reported that the Bearcats would pay Missouri State a $1.125 million guarantee to play the game. ...
Volleyball Bears Impress in 2-2 Exhibition Draw with No. 19 Arkansas
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State and preseason 19th-ranked Arkansas each won two sets Thursday in a pre-determined four set exhibition match at Hammons Student Center in front of a crowd estimated around 1,000 fans. The Razorbacks won 25-20 in each of the first two periods, while the Bears grabbed wins of 27-25 and 25-18 in sets three and four. "I thought we played a great all-around match tonight," said head coach Steven McRoberts . The crowd was tremendous, and I hope they all come back and support us on Sept. 4 in our home opener against Tulsa. The teams were nearly...
2024 Fall Preview: New Heights Christian Soccer
New Heights Christian (formerly College Heights Christian) soccer has the potential for a big season with a trio of all-state players returning from last season’s team that won 10 games and a district title. “Our motto is hard, fast, clean,” New Heights Christian head coach Aaron Dogotch said. “We...
MSU volleyball ties Arkansas in exhibition
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The fall college athletic season is about to begin. At Missouri State Thursday night, the Bears volleyball team played an exhibition game against Arkansas. Indeed, the Razorbacks making a trip up north to play Mo State at the Hammons Student Center. Arkansas is ranked 19th in the country in the NCAA volleyball preseason poll. […]
Drillers Fall on Another Walk-Off from the Cards
Springfield, MO – Springfield’s Bryan Torres was a one-man wrecking crew Saturday night at Hammons Field. Torres plated all three runs for the Cardinals, including a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, to hand the Tulsa Drillers a 3-2 loss. The defeat was the...
MSU's Jonathan Stout included on watch list for top player in college soccer
Michigan State midfielder Jonathan Stout has been named to the watch list for the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy. This award is considered the most prestigious honor in college soccer and is annually handed out to the most outstanding male and female players of the year. Stout is one...
Tulsa Strands 12 Runners in Sixth Straight Loss
Springfield, MO – The Tulsa Drillers earned their most hits of the week on Saturday against the Springfield Cardinals but scored just one run. The Drillers out-hit the Cardinals 10-9 and failed to score more than one run as they ended the night 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and stranded 12 on base in the 4-1 loss at Hammons Field.
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