The Joplin area was well-represented on the Missouri Football Coaches Association’s all-state teams for 2023. In Class 6, Joplin senior running back Quin Renfro was
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Lamar overcame a three-score deficit and scored the go-ahead touchdown in overtime to knock off Valle Catholic 35-28 on Saturday night
The 2023 All-Central Ozark Conference Football Team is listed below. The Offensive Player of the Year is Joplin senior running back Quin Renfro. The Defensive
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Central (Park Hills) scored the first 26 points of the Class 3 state title game and looked in complete control with a
Webb City’s football team suffered a 21-20 loss to Republic in the Class 5 semifinals on Saturday afternoon. The setback ended Webb City’s season, while
REPUBLIC, Mo. — A late turnover doomed a potential game-winning drive, and the Webb City Cardinals saw the 2023 season end in heartbreaking fashion.
SENECA, Mo. — Seneca will be playing in the state title game for the first time since 2013 after blowing out St. Pius X 41-17
LAMAR, Mo. — Lamar is back in a familiar setting—playing for a state title. The Tigers jumped out to a big lead and never let
Webb City, Seneca and Lamar will look to earn state championship game berths on Saturday afternoon. The Cardinals, Indians and Tigers will hit the
KEARNEY, Mo. — The Nevada Tigers suffered a 35-0 loss to the Kearney Bulldogs on Saturday in a Class 4 quarterfinal. Nevada ends the
ANDERSON, Mo. — McDonald County’s historic season came to an end on Saturday when the Mustangs came out on the wrong side of a 31-28
LAMAR, Mo. — For the fourth straight year, the Lamar Tigers have advanced to the state semifinals. Propelled by a dominant second half, Lamar
WEBB CITY, Mo. — The final home game of the 2023 season was one to remember for the Webb City Cardinals. With an impressive
AVA, Mo. — Seneca is making a second straight trip to the state semifinals for the first time since the 1994-95 seasons after dominating Ava
Five area prep football teams are set to compete in the state quarterfinals, with semifinal berths up for grabs. Two local teams will be
NEVADA, Mo. — A 25-year district championship drought was vanquished on Friday night at Logan Field. Utilizing a potent rushing attack, the top-seeded Nevada
MCDONALD COUNTY 40, BOLIVAR 21 The McDonald County Mustangs captured the program’s first district championship by beating Bolivar 40-21 in the Class 4 District
SENECA, Mo. — Top-seeded Seneca used a stingy defensive effort and had its way offensively while building a three-score lead into the intermission before going
WEBB CITY, Mo. — After a dominant victory over a longtime rival, the Webb City Cardinals are headed back to the state quarterfinals. Top-seeded
NIXA, Mo. — Top-seeded Nixa scored on its first six possessions of the game before kneeling on the ball to head into the intermission with
Joplin boys basketball wrapped up play in the 12 Courts of Christmas basketball tournament on Saturday. The Eagles took a loss to Smithville on Friday
The Neosho Holiday Classic will get underway on Wednesday. The brackets for the tournament are posted below. MORE INFORMATION: Neosho School District
Kickapoo held Joplin to four field goals in the first half, building a 20-point lead the Chiefs would never relinquish in a 60-20 win over
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Taking the court with a little extra motivation, Webb City started fast and finished strong in an 88-58 victory over Seneca
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