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Mt. Vernon High School senior Phillips builds on resumé
Takes first in Jr. Optimist Tournament and Harold Kirk Junior Golf Tournament. Mt. Vernon High School senior, Madi Phillips, has been really busy this summer. She has competed in multiple golf tournaments throughout southwest Missouri and has been bringing home the hardware. She competed in the Annual Horton Smith Masters...
Aurora’s Robinson inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame
Former Lady Houn’ Dawg excelled at basketball in high school, college career at Pitt State. An Aurora native was recently honored for her accomplishments as a college athlete during her years at Pittsburg State University, 1990-1993. Dani Robinson was inducted into the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Hall of Fame on Monday, June 3, in Kansas City.
Young receiving corps lines up for Cassville
A corps of juniors and sophomores will line up out wide for the Cassville football this season, hoping to benefit from some gametime experience and working with a veteran quarterback. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said nine Wildcats are working at wide receiver, two of which — juniors Colton Roark...
OFT: Hidden Valley’s hidden gem #18
CLEVER, Mo–We welcome in another week with another installment, of Ozarks First Tee. KOLR 10’s Chris Pinson concludes his signature hole segment with a stop in Clever. As Chris discovered, the 18th hole at Hidden Valley is a hidden gem. Chris Pinson: “Hey there! Welcome to week six of Ozarks First Tee. Today, I’m down […]
Cassville football sets alumni night
The Cassville football program is set to honor players from the 1990s at the annual Alumni Night in September. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said he is excited to recognize players from the 1995-1999 Wildcat football teams on Sept. 6 at the Week 2 home opener against McDonald County. ‘Thank...
Richardson wins the OGA Stroke Play Championship
Miller native takes second in the Missouri Amateur Golf Tournament. Presten Richardson of Miller recently won the Oklahoma Golf Association Stroke Play Championship on the Scissortail Course at WinStar Resort in Thackerville, Okla. The rising senior at Oral Roberts University put on a three-day show rolling to a four shot...
6 cheerleaders nominated for All-American
Cassville had six squad members nominated for the National Cheerleaders Association All-American: Violet Rillstone, Caysee Stillings, Jadyn Stewart, Lilli Proffitt, Arianna Greathouse and Mckenzie Wall. Stillings was selected for the All-American squad, and Greathouse and Wall were chosen to “Pin it Forward” by NCA staff, a special recognition given to those who show outstanding effort and teamwork. They then selected fellow team members showing those same qualities, with Greathouse choosing Violet Rillstone and Wall choosing Gracie Gray. As a team, Cassville earned the following recognitions at camp: Technical Excellence for Motions, STUNT S.A.F.E Award, NFHS Squad Credentials, The Herkie Team Award (for spirit, unity, and leadership), and the Camp Spirit Stick for our hard work and teamwork. Plus, the squad received a blue superior ribbon after team evaluations, showing lots of improvement from Day 2 to Day 3. Contributed photo.
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