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Nixa’s Jackson Cantwell narrows recruiting frenzy to 14 schools
Nixa’s Jackson Cantwell has narrowed his recruiting down ahead of his junior season. Cantwell, the No. 2 recruit in the Class of 2026 according to Rivals, announced his top schools are: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Texas A&M and USC.
Here are southwest Missouri's high school football offensive linemen to know heading into 2024
Southwest Missouri features one of the best high school football players in the nation and a handful of all-state performers who are worth watching play along the offensive line on Friday nights. Here are the best offensive linemen in the Ozarks entering 2024:. Jackson Cantwell, Nixa, 11. The region’s best...
Alabama among early favorites for Missouri 6-foot-7 5-Star OL
Jackson Cantwell released his early favorites on Thursday. Cantwell attends Nixa High School in Missouri, and he is already considered one of the nation’s top 2026 offensive tackles. He is in the running to be a consensus five-star recruit in the future. Alabama joined Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon...
Track and Field Bears Earn USTFCCA Honors
NEW ORLEANS – Missouri State's track and field teams were named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association's (USTFCCA) list of All-Academic Teams for the 2024 season. The Bears maintained a 3.459 grade-point average for the 2023-24 academic year, which places them well above the required 3.00 GPA required for acknowledgment. The honor roll is inclusive of all student-athletes on the indoor and outdoor track teams for the fall and spring semesters combined. MoState is one of 239 Division I women's teams to be recognized by the USTFCCA. #BearsUnite.
Missouri State baseball pitcher Eric Loomis selected by Texas Rangers in 2024 MLB Draft
Missouri State pitcher Eric Loomis became the first Bear taken off the board during the 2024 MLB Draft when he was selected with the 495th overall pick by the Texas Rangers on Tuesday afternoon. Loomis completed his redshirt junior season with the Bears where he ranked second in the Missouri...
Top 40 Tigers: Intro and Honorable Mention
Last offseason, I previewed the Missouri football season by counting down the Top 40 Most Important Tigers for the 2023 season. I wanted to highlight players with high potential that could raise the ceiling of the team (Daylan Carnell), and those with a proven track record that would be key cogs (Ty’Ron Hopper).
Lunkers showing defense is still a key to winning in high-scoring Arena League
Flashback to June 22nd. The Lunkers get the ball first in overtime against the Woo and throw an interception on their first possession. Former Missouri State defensive back and current Lunkers Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Strong had a message for his team. “I kind of put that pressure on them that...
Jack Lundin's golf coach at Missouri gave him some helpful advice this spring
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Sioux Falls native Jack Lundin certainly has what it takes to get to the next level as a golfer. He just finished up his college career at Missouri where he became one of the top players in the country. Jack won a pair of...
Melnychenko, Orr Join Achievement Center Staff
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State Athletics has added Caitlin Melnychenko and former Bears softball player Madison Orr to the Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Achievement Center staff. Melnychenko will serve as a learning specialist and Orr will take on the role of academic advisor. Melnychenko comes to Springfield from the University...
Former Bear excited for chance to play in the Price Cutter Charity Championship
It’s not often that someone has the opportunity to trade in their nine-to-five job to compete against the future of the PGA Tour. When they do, it means a lot more time on the range and course than normally. “I’ve definitely been hitting balls more than I was prior,”...
Springfield Catholic’s Cole wins Texas League Player of the Week
Former Springfield Catholic baseball standout, and current Corpus Christi Hooks outfielder Zach Cole has been named Texas League Player of the Week for the Week of July 8-14. Cole tallied 9 hits, 3 doubles, 2 home runs, and 8 RBI across five games for the Hooks. For the season, Cole...
Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper: Tournament facts, storylines and all you need to know
The Korn Ferry Tour returns to Springfield, Missouri, for the 18th event of the Tour’s 26-event season, the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper. The Price Cutter Charity is one of four tournaments played every season since the Korn Ferry Tour’s inaugural 1990 season, with this year marking the 35th playing of the event. Reigning champion Pierceson Coody, who finished No. 6 on the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Points List to earn his first PGA TOUR card, recorded his best career result on TOUR last week with a T2 at the ISCO Championship; his second top-10 finish of the season.
Austin Hitt, big hit in PCCC first round
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The best young golfers in the world have gathered in Springfield for the 35th time. It’s the Korn Ferry Tour’s Price Cutter Charity Championship. 156 PGA golfers teed off Thursday’s first round. And KOLR 10’s Chris Pinson has the opening day’s action. As...
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