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Missouri State football cancels future football games against Kansas State, Kansas
Missouri State football is seeking season openers for its 2026 and 2027 seasons after canceling multiple game contracts ahead of its move to Conference USA and the FBS level. An MSU spokesperson said the school paid around $50,000 to cancel its 2026 contract to open the season at Kansas State University. Missouri State and the University of Kansas also agreed to cancel their 2027 opener with no fee. ...
Lady Bears picked fifth in preseason Valley poll
ST. LOUIS, Mo–The Missouri Valley Conference held it’s media day for women’s basketball Tuesday. And the coaches, sports information directors and selected media picked Drake as the overwhelming favorite to win. In our Bear Nation report, the Missouri State Lady Bears were picked fifth, just behind Murray State. Northern Iowa was second and Belmont third. […]
Springfield Sports HOF Class of 2024 has Bears feel
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame inducted it’s Class of 2024 Tuesday night. Six individuals and the Hillcrest baseball program made up the class. And the class has a definite Missouri State feel. Among the inductees, legendary Bears softball coach Holly hesse and long time Bears mens soccer coach Jon Leamy. Dennis Heim […]
2024 MVC preseason poll is out. See where Missouri State basketball was ranked, all-MVC picks
The last time Cuonzo Martin coached Missouri State basketball, he threw his arms into the air in celebration as the Bears won their first Missouri Valley Conference title. Thirteen years later, as Martin returns to the Bears' sideline, expectations are much lower as his program plays its final season in the Valley. ...
Republic’s Smith remembered as dedicated coach, mentor
Kenneth “Todd” Smith, a beloved figure at Republic High School, has passed from the scene. The former Republic science teacher and athletic coach died on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the age of 59, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Smith began his career with the Republic School District...
Red hot Zizzers sweep Central in volleyball
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–High School volleyball Monday night, 18 match winner West Plains paying a visit to Central at the “Pit”. The Zizzers came out of the gate on a roll to take a commanding 11-7 lead thanks to strong play at the net. Like this well placed kill by Ella Orr. But the Bulldogs fought back. […]
Interview with local archer competing for world championship tournament
REPUBLIC, Mo. — A group of archers from the Ozarks are representing the U.S. in the World 3D Archery Championships in Slovenia. OzarksFirst interviewed Christian Clark, of Republic, about his thoughts on the competition and his journey representing the U.S. Clark is a Republic High School and Missouri State senior joining two other teammates Jeremiah […]
Carl Junction Volleyball shuts out Hillcrest 3-0
CARL JUNCTION, MO – The Carl Junction Bulldogs came into the evening yet to lose a game throughout their season so far with a 12-0 record as they hosted the 5-6-3 Hillcrest Hornets. The Bulldogs took set one 25-21 and had an early lead in set two, but clawing their way back was the Hornets. […]
Ozark Soccer Shines in Second Half, Takes Down Joplin
JOPLIN, MO — The Ozark Tigers and Joplin Eagles faced off in a high-scoring boy’s soccer match on Tuesday with quite literally all of the action happening in the second half. This game was in a 0-0 deadlock for the first half. Both teams had several chances on goal, but it wasn’t until the final […]
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