FOOTBALL: Branson beats Carl Junction in battle of coaching brothers
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — When the clock hit zeroes Friday night in Carl Junction, Bulldogs head coach Todd Hafner and his brother, Branson head coach
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — When the clock hit zeroes Friday night in Carl Junction, Bulldogs head coach Todd Hafner and his brother, Branson head coach
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Playing in front of a large homecoming crowd, Webb City rode a strong defensive effort and a big second half to
SENECA, Mo. — The Seneca Indians continued their dominant start to the football season on Friday night, moving to 5-0 with a 56-0 victory over
As Week 5 of the 2023 prep football season arrives on Friday night, the Joplin area features six state-ranked squads. Joplin is ranked 10th in
CENTRAL OZARK CONFERENCE STANDINGS (After Week 4) Nixa 4-0 Webb City 3-1 Joplin 3-1 Willard 3-1
WEBB CITY, Mo. — The highly-anticipated meeting between state-ranked rivals Joplin and Webb City once again lived up to its usual billing. But after an
In a heavyweight clash featuring two of the state’s top-ranked teams, the Seneca Indians landed a knockout blow in Friday night’s 28-14 triumph over the
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage got into the win column for the first time this season after taking the early lead and never relinquishing it
NEOSHO, Mo. — Neosho took the lead with an opening score before Republic ripped off 49 unanswered points on the way to a 56-21
ANDERSON, Mo. — The McDonald County Mustangs improved to 2-1 on the season by beating Rogersville 16-0 on Friday night. It’s the second straight win
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Ahead of the 2023 season, the new lead voice of the Carl Junction football program had plenty to say about his
Without the services of starting RB Quin Renfro (back), LT Dontrell Holt (ankle) and QB Hobbs Gooch (hand) because of injury, the Joplin defense once
SENECA, Mo. — Continuing their early season dominance, the Seneca Indians rode quarterback Gavyn Hoover’s arm to a 44-0 pummeling of the Cassville Wildcats on
NIXA, Mo. — Nixa jumped out to a quick two-possession lead in the first quarter but Carthage refused to go away, even holding the lead
REPUBLIC, Mo. — It’s safe to say the Webb City Cardinals had plenty of extra motivation ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Republic
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage dropped its home opener to the visiting Branson Pirates 28-14 on Friday, with costly turnovers hurting the Tigers throughout the night.
After a one-win campaign in College Heights Christian’s inaugural season a year ago, the Cougar football program has already surpassed last season’s win total with
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Seneca Indians continued their sizzling start to the season Friday night, amassing over 400 yards of offense en route to a
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Ryan McFarland has been on the sidelines of countless Webb City home football games over the years, first as a player
Even when the offense struggled to find it’s rhythm during the middle quarters, the Joplin defense never wavered and kept Willard in check all night
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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