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“I Would Just Say a Dream Came True”. Case Sanderson Living Out His Dreams Playing Division I Baseball
NEVADA, MO — Every young athlete has dreams of playing at the Division I level, but only few get the opportunity and when given the opportunity, you need to make the most of it and that’s exactly what former Nevada Tiger Case Sanderson did in his freshman campaign playing baseball for the University of Nebraska. […]
Miami closer to resolving flooding issues
MIAMI, Okla. – Miami Mayor Bless Parker is celebrating a recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission order that strengthens the City of Miami’s claims in its decades-long battle with the Grand River Dam Authority over flooding issues facing Miami residents. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, affirmed in their June 27 order, that the GRDA […]
Ottawa County shooting victim intoxicated during fatal altercation
MIAMI, Okla. — An autopsy report shows an Ottawa County man fatally shot during an argument tested positive for drugs and alcohol. Matthew Vincent Locastro, 27, of Miami, died on Jan. 5 from a gunshot wound to his head. The manner of death is listed as a homicide, according to the nine-page autopsy report released […]
Pitt State Commit Spencer Ward Earns Linebacker & Defensive Back Player of the Year Honors
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Pitt State football commit Spencer Ward was named the Football Linebackers & Defensive Backs Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission. The future Gorilla had a massive senior season with the Nixa Eagles. He racked up 152 total tackles, with 107 of those being solo tackles. He also had two […]
Neosho’s Carleigh Kinnaird Earns Softball Player of the Year Honors
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Neosho’s Carleigh Kinnaird was named the Softball Player of the Year for Southwest Missouri by the Springfield Sports Commission. Kinnaird had a great junior season earning COC Player of the Year and also earned 2nd Team All-State Honors. She was pivotal piece in helping Neosho claim their first ever COC crown outright […]
Jaxon Bailey Named Boys Golf Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Monett’s Jaxon Bailey has been named the Boys Golf Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission. Bailey went on to tie for 14th at the Class 3 State Golf Tournament. He was the Big 8 Conference Champion and the District Champion. Bailey won two individual tournaments winning the individual championship […]
Top 5 Plays of the Week – Week 45
JOPLIN, MO — After a week sports, we showed off our Top 5 Plays of the Week from around the Four States area. Play #1: Jonathan Mogbo (NEO A&M Alum) — In the 2024 NBA Draft, NEO alum Jonathan Mogbo heard his name called and with the 31st overall pick, Mogbo was selected by the Toronto […]
Nevada’s Emree Cameron Earns Honors for Girls Performance of the Year
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Nevada alum Emree Cameron earned honors for the Girls Performance of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission. This comes after she won the Class 3 State Championship back in October. She shot a 67 in both rounds bringing her total to 134. Cameron shattered the state record by shooting 10-under par […]
MSSU Men’s Basketball Commit Tyrique Brooks Named the Boys Basketball Player of the Year
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Missouri Southern commit and Springfield Central alum Tyrique Brooks was named the Boys Basketball Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission. Brooks scored more than 1500 points during his time in high school while earning All-Conference and All-State Honors. He also helped Springfield Central to a 25-7 record and a […]
Grove brothers get 5-year deferred sentence on drug charges
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Two Grove brothers pleaded guilty to drug charges and were each sentenced to a five-year deferred sentence in Cherokee Nation Criminal Court. Rowdy, 22, and Rusty Roberts, 23, entered guilty pleas in June to two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute, two counts of possession of […]
Vinita school bomb hoax nets man 5-year federal prison sentence
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A North Carolina man is sentenced to five years in federal prison for sending hundreds of fake emergency phone calls including bomb threats to schools across the U.S. James Thomas Andrew McCarty, 21, of Charlotte, N.C. pleaded guilty to four of 27 federal charges. He was sentenced to 84 months but received […]
Outlaws Erase 3-Run Deficit to Defeat Fort Smith 5-4
JOPLIN, MO — The Joplin Outlaws faced off against the Fort Smith Marshals in a doubleheader earlier today. They took game one 5-4. The Outlaws trailed 4-1 early in the game, but thanks to some big-time hitting and pitching they came back and won. Andre Jackson, CJ Cepicky and Own Bond all earned themselves an […]
Seneca’s Andrew Manley Named the Boys Wrestling Lower Weights Player of the Year
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Seneca wrestler Andrew Manley was named the Boys Wrestling Lower Weights Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission. Manley had a remarkable season this year on the mat. He went on to win the Class 2 State Championship in the 144lb weight class and had a perfect 48-0 record this […]
Samuel Murphy Earns Boys Wrestling- Upper Weights Player of the Year Honors
SPRINGFIELD, MO — McDonald County’s Samuel Murphy was named the Boys Wrestling – Upper Weights Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission. Murphy finished as the 2024 State Runner-Up in the Class 3 215lb State Championship match. He had a 47-4 record on the year. Murphy was the 2023 state champion in this […]
Star Nevada Golfer Emree Cameron Reflects on Family Support Ahead of Big Tournaments
NEVADA, MO – When it comes to golf, there really isn’t much Emree Cameron can’t do. The next stop for the Nevada senior is the U.S. Girls Junior Golf Championship. Picking up the sport at the age of six, Emree began competing at just seven years old. The division one Louisville commit said it’s her […]
Joplin Crusaders Dominate at Home Over The Tulsa Gators
JOPLIN, MO — The Joplin Crusaders squared off with the Tulsa Gators, Saturday night at Fred G. Hughes Stadium in what was the last game before the playoffs. The Crusaders left no doubt and defeated the Gators, 40-20. Joplin improves to 7-1 on the season and will now get ready for playoffs.
East Newton’s Chase Sorrell Named the Boys Track Player of the Year by Springfield Sports Commission
SPRINGFIELD, MO — East Newton’s Chase Sorrell was named the Boys Track Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission. Sorrell had a monster year running. He was the 2024 Class 3 State Champion in the Boys 800m run, running a winning time of 1:54. He was also the 2024 State Champion in the […]
Joplin’s Quin Renfro Earns Offensive Skills Position Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Joplin’s Quin Renfro was named the Offensive Skills Position Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission. He helped lead Joplin to a 7-4 record last season. Despite dealing with injuries, Renfro still had a big senior season finishing with over 1600 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns. He averaged 9.2 yards […]
Welle Welle Named the Boys Soccer Player of the Year by the Springfield Sports Commission
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Carthage’s Welle Welle was announced as the Boys Soccer Player of the Year for Southwest Missouri by the Springfield Sports Commission. He had a big senior season with the Tigers scoring 38 goals and 29 assists. Carthage finished the season with a 19-5 overall record. Welle was named a First Team All-COC […]
Sports in Kansas Announces 2024 All-State Softball Teams
JOPLIN, MO — Sports in Kansas came out and announced their 2024 All-State Softball teams with many of our players from Southeast Kansas earning honors. Here is the full list of players and where they landed. SIK Class 2-1A All-State — Infielder Bella Ascanio (St. Mary’s-Colgan)– 1st Team Utility/Designated Player Shelby Underwood (Northeast Arma)– 1st […]
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