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.
It's called a hugging blanket. Elm Haven East staff got the idea from Facebook to allow loved ones to embrace safely though plastic sheeting.
Webb City softball was in action Saturday. The Cardinals played a double-header before heading into the Class 4 District 6 tournament on Tuesday.
Pittsburg State is one of six universities chosen for a $29,000 dollar grant award from Special Olympics North America.
Formerly Roughrider Baseball Field, head coach Travis Lallemand chose the name Lallemand Family Field to represent the support structure the players have created at Crowder College.
Following a surgery that implanted a deep brain stimulation device to treat a brain condition in 2019, local artist Lori Marble began painting abstract art with her left hand.
Not only did Girard open district play with a win Friday night, but the Trojans shut out previously undefeated Anderson County, 41-0. And it started with the defense.
Carl Junction beats Webb City in CJ Classic tournament championship, 2-1.
Misfit Mutts in Carl Junction is on a mission to help puppies with imperfections find loving homes. Owner Danielle Farrar has been matching misfit pups to families for twelve years.
Small events like the Fall Kickoff, put on by the Downtown Joplin Alliance, are still allowing local businesses to be visible in the community during this time and bring in customers.
College Heights senior Kaynahn Burk was diagnosed with alopecia when she was just 10 months old. She has never let the skin disease slow her down. Instead, she says it's been a blessing in disguise.
In July, Zach Crissup was named the interim head coach at NEO after head coach Zach Allen stepped down to become recruiting coordinator and defensive run game coordinator at Northeastern State. Now, Crissup is at the helm with the interim title dropped.
The healthy living initiative, HERE 4 Carthage, hosted a kids radish pull to show kids where their veggies come from and how they are grown. The event was at the community garden that HERE 4 Carthage started earlier this year at Griggs Park.
