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Springfield area high school baseball Class 3 and 4 state sectional results
High school baseball sectional games for Classes 3 and 4 were played Tuesday night. Here are the results from games involving Springfield area programs. Down 4-2 after three innings, the Panthers scored nine unanswered runs to advance to the state quarterfinals. Braxton Gross led Forsyth by going 2 for 4...
MSU official: Fall enrollment has taken a hit from FAFSA troubles but 'rebound' expected
By the time the May board meeting rolls around at Missouri State, the university's top officials typically have a solid projection of how many students — particularly freshman — will likely show up in August. This year, the numbers are murkier than usual. Zora Mulligan, executive vice president,...
SPS aims to boost summer learning with free books, math workbooks for K-5 students
It's that time of year again. Superintendent Grenita Lathan has been visiting elementary classes to pass out bags of free books. This year, students are also receiving scholastic magazines and workbooks, including puzzles and games meant to boost math skills. ...
Attending a Springfield high school graduation? Here's what not to bring
For the second year, seniors at all five high schools in Springfield Public Schools will have graduation on the same day. Here are tips to help friends and family prepare for the ceremony, from when to show up to what is allowed in the building. When, where is graduation?. The...
It's harder to graduate from SPS than many other schools in Missouri. Here's why
It's graduation time in Springfield Public School but before a high school senior earns a diploma, they must meet a list of requirements. For starters, students must earn a total of 25 credits, typically within a four-year period starting with ninth grade. The benchmark in SPS is slightly higher than the state's minimum requirement of 24 credits.
Glendale tops Kickapoo advances to district title game
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The high school baseball playoffs continued Friday after rain delays. In Class 6, District 6, Glendale beat southside rival Kickapoo 7-2. The Falcons got homers from Brady Yates and Sebastin Norman early to get the scoring going. The offense helped Kaleb Julian who got the start for top-seeded Glendale. The Falcons will play Nixa […]
Springfield high school baseball Class 5-6 districts preview, top players, predictions
Missouri high school baseball Classes 5 and 6 begin postseason play this week with championship games scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Updated schedules can be found on MSHSAA.org. Rain could impact games throughout the week. Here are our predictions and players to watch for each Springfield area district. ...
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