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Nixa High School ready to build 'football field size' multipurpose indoor facility
In a sprawling field southeast of Nixa High School, construction fencing is up and heavy machinery has been moved into place. Crews are getting ready to start constructing a massive athletics and activities center. ...
Panthers announce their 2024-25 signing class
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Drury Panthers head basketball Chris Foster announced the signing of six players for the 2024-25 season. Kanon Gipson (G/F, Soph., 6-3, 160, Rogersville, Mo., Logan-Rogersville, Missouri State), Zach Howell (G/F, Jr., 6-5, 200, Springfield, Mo., Springfield-Catholic, Wisc.-Milwaukee), Brady Nicholson (G, Fr., 6-3, 170, Ash Grove, Mo., Ash Grove), Brylan Phillips (G, Jr., 5-10, 180, Decatur, Ill., MacArthur, Parkland CC), Reak Riak (F, Fr., 6-8, 185, Madison, Wisc., We Are United Prep), and Hogan Smith (F, Fr., 6-5, 175, Springfield, Mo., Kickapoo) all signed with the Panthers.
Frank Tristan’s coaching career comes full circle at Glendale
At Glendale, uncertainty has given way to stability. Less than a year after losing longtime head football coach Mike Mauk just days before Week 1, a native son has returned to take the reigns. “The first day we did weights I changed clothes and I was like, ‘Man, it smells...
Former MLB pitcher hired to lead Cape Central baseball
Cape Central High School’s search for a new baseball coach ended as soon as July began. Former Major League pitcher Matt Palmer has been hired to be the Tigers' new head coach, as announced on Tuesday, July 2. Palmer, a Caruthersville native, previously served as the head coach of...
Pairings Announced for Cayman Islands Classic
GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS – Game matchups for the 2024 Cayman Islands Classic were announced Tuesday (July 2) by tournament organizer, Caymax Sports LTD. Eight men's basketball teams will compete in the tournament Nov. 24-26 at John Gray Gymnasium, just minutes away from world famous Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. Missouri State will open the event with an opening-round game against High Point on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. (Eastern). Old Dominion and Boston College will also square off on MSU's side of the bracket with winners playing Monday at 7:30 p.m. (ET), and losers getting the 5...
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 […]
Missouri State basketball coach Cuonzo Martin welcomes move to Conference USA
When interviewing to return as Missouri State's basketball coach, Cuonzo Martin was made aware that the school was exploring the idea of changing conferences. About a month and a half after Martin accepted the job, Missouri State announced it was leaving the Missouri Valley Conference for Conference USA beginning with the 2025-26 season.
OFT: Getting off the tee box with accuracy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo--It's Monday which means it's back to the golf course and our Ozarks First Tee series. KOLR-10's Chris Pinson takes us to the driving range to help with our tee shots. The main lesson tonight, don't confuse golf with fishing. Chris Pinson/KOLR 10 sports: "Hey there! Welcome to week...
Former Bear Drake Baldwin selected to play in All-Star Futures Game
SPRINGFIELD – Former Missouri State catcher Drake Baldwin was selected Tuesday to participate in the All-Star Futures Game as part of Major League Baseball All-Star weekend. The seven-inning contest features some of MLB’s top prospects and takes place at 3 p.m. Central time on Saturday, July 13 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Summer league keeps Drury national champ close to the game and program he loves
The beauty of basketball is that you can play it during any stage of life. “I feel it the next day… so it is tough but it still is fun,” said former national champion Drury basketball player Brandon Lockhart. For Lockhart, basketball was a stage of life. He...
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 […]
Republic's Wyatt Woods, Fair Grove's Brooke Daniels voted NL Athletes of the Year
Republic football standout Wyatt Woods and Fair Grove multi-sport star Brooke Daniels were voted the News-Leader 2023-24 Athletes of the Year. News-Leader readers selected the pair in polls that garnered over 30,000 votes last week. Woods, who was selected as the News-Leader's 2023 high school football player of the year, led Republic to its...
Hammons Field gets a big funding boost from the state of Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield Cardinals fans will soon notice Hammons Field looking a little different, as upgrades are in the works thanks to a big boost from the state budget. Governor Parson signed the bill, which allocates $3.5 million to upgrade the stadium. According to Springfield Cardinal general manager...
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 […]
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 […]
Montana Grizzlies, Missouri State to cancel 2026 football meeting
MISSOULA — The Montana Grizzlies will be looking to fill a date for their 2026 football season. Montana and Missouri State have mutually agreed to cancel their meeting that was scheduled for Sept. 19, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, as part of a home-and-home series signed between the programs back in 2015.
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