Joplin First United Methodist church has been giving away free Thankgiving meals for more than two decades. They may be giving out the meals differently due to the pandemic, but the message remains the same.
With winter sports practices already underway, coaches and teams across the state of Kansas breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday. KSHSAA voted 53-22 to allow the winter sports season, including basketball and wrestling, to begin on December 1st.
Cassville beats Buffalo in the Class 3 state quarterfinals, 41-16.
Quarterback Mak Sexton passed for 271 yards and two touchdowns, running back Tyler Adkins ran for a pair of scores and the Pittsburg State University defense forced four turnovers as the Gorillas claimed a 42-28 road win over West Texas A&M University Saturday (Nov. 21).
Both Kyle Younge and Stan Scott recorded career-highs and the 21st ranked Missouri Southern men's basketball program held off a furious comeback from Newman as the Lions defeated the Jets 82-79 inside Fugate Gymnasium today.
Quentin Hardrict Jr. scored a game high 23 points to lead the Pittsburg State University men's basketball team to a 77-66 season opening victory over the University of Central Oklahoma Saturday (Nov. 21).
The Missouri Southern women's basketball team fell victim to a late comeback from Newman as the Lions dropped a closely contest game inside Fugate Gymnasium today, 55-51.
The Pittsburg State University women's basketball team was outscored 27-10 in the pivotal third quarter as the Gorillas dropped an 80-50 decision to the University of Central Oklahoma Saturday (Nov. 21) at Hamilton Field House.
Clint Heffern knew he wanted to be a coach and have a program of his own. Heffern enters his first year as head coach at Fort Scott High School. As a former Iola Mustang, he was familiar with the Fort Scott Tigers and his predecessor, Jeff Delatorre.
The Pitt State Gorillas open the season on Saturday at Central Oklahoma. The road trip, like the rest of the season, will look different due to the pandemic.
Treghan Parker and Cole Gayman have been teammates for more than a decade. The two talked about sticking together beyond high school. And now it's a reality as Parker and Gayman signed letters of intent to play baseball for Missouri Southern.
Richards, Missouri native Everett Forkner received the livestock industry's highest award, the 2020 Saddle and Sirloin Portrait.
The Pittsburg State University men's basketball team made an emphatic start to the 2020-21 season with a 109-49 exhibition game victory over Tabor College Saturday (Nov. 14) at John Lance Arena/Whetzel Court.
The Stephen F. Austin State University football team scored the game's final 16 points to break open a three-point game and claim a 26-7 victory over Pittsburg State University Saturday (Nov. 14) at Homer Bryce Stadium.
Matt Logue hoped to share his passion for running with his two kids, not knowing it would turn out even better than he imagined.
Neosho boys soccer defeats Bolivar 5-0 in the Class 3 state sectionals.
The Pittsburg State University football team capitalized on a stifling defensive performance as the Gorillas scored a 20-7 road win over MIAA rival Missouri Western State University Saturday (Nov. 7) at Spratt Memorial Stadium.
The University of Nebraska-Kearney football team built an 11-point fourth quarter lead then held off a furious Pittsburg State University comeback bid down the stretch as the visiting Lopers claimed a 31-26 victory over the Gorillas Saturday (Oct. 31) in the season opener for both schools.
The Wildcats finished last season 4th at the Class 3 state tournament following losses to Platte County and Webster Groves. Senior Diego Vargas says that team started something and this year they aim to finish it.
Galena High School hosted 3A sub-state volleyball tournament action Saturday afternoon. The #1 seed Frontenac facing #2 seed, Riverton in the championship game.
Golf runs in the family for Ali Scripsick. Ali's mom, Kim, won three state team titles at Columbus High School. The sophomore is getting that chance to chase her mom's high school legacy. Ali placed 3rd individually at the 3-2-1 a state tournament and helped the Colgan girls win their first team state championship with her mom standing by as the panther's assistant coach.
The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association has made a big change to the 2020 football season. Because of game cancelations throughout the season, the association has added an extra week of games. Meaning that all schools in the state will make this year's playoffs as a play-in game.
The 2020-21 basketball season will look a little different for the Pittsburg State Gorillas. Because of coronavirus pandemic the MIAA is going to an all-conference schedule, playing 22 games this winter, beginning on November 18.
The Colgan volleyball team hosted a double-header Saturday morning. The Panthers faced off against Frontenac and Webb City. Colgan is ranked number 1 in the state in Class 2.
