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Vote now: Who was the News-Leader Athlete of the Week from May 13-18?
You can vote for the Athlete of the Week from all ongoing MSHSAA sports across Southwest Missouri. There were several individual performances to choose from. Who will get your vote?. You can nominate your favorite Southwest Missouri athlete, including their stats, in an email to News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler...
Heartbreaking championship loss for Ash Grove
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Ash Grove Pirates stepped onto the softball diamond Tuesday afternoon looking for their first ever state championship. Ash Grove facing Concordia in the Class 1 title game. The Orioles rode a 26-game winning streak into the championship game. Concordia scratched for a run in the first inning on a fielder’s choice. The rest […]
Memorial track meet for Central, Evangel athlete raises money to help other students
The family of a student athlete at Central High School and Evangel University killed last year in a motorcycle accident have found a way to keep his memory alive and help others. The inaugural DK Memorial Track Meet — in honor of Deverin Lamont King — is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, June...
Missouri State women's basketball adds Western Carolina transfer Tyra Robinson
Missouri State women's basketball announced the signing of Western Carolina transfer forward Tyra Robinson. Robinson, at 6-foot-3, appeared in 29 games last season with four starts. She averaged 3.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 7.6 minutes per game during her freshman season. The Little Rock, Arkansas, native was an all-state performer...
How to swim for free at Springfield pools this Memorial Day
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is offering a special this Memorial Day for swimmers at two of their pools in Springfield. On Monday, May 27, swimmers can enter Fassnight or Silver Springs Pools for just $1, or for free with the donation of a canned food item from 1-6:30 p.m. The food […]
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