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Here are southwest Missouri high school football's new names to know heading into 2024
When the 2024 high school football season kicks off, there will be a new batch of names that we’re going to get to know as they break out as stars across the area. After communicating with coaches and knowing the talent that’s coming through in the area, we gathered a list of players who have opportunities to stand out this year. ...
Springfield powers past Hooks 5-1
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Springfield Cardinals are back at Hammons Field and ready to open a six game series against Corpus Christi. The Hooks are the Double AA affiliate of the Houston Astros. Springfield won four of the six games played down in Texas a month ago. And the Baby Birds opened the series back in first […]
Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
SPRINGFIELD – Head coach Jordan Fife formally announced the Bears' 2024 women's cross country schedule on Tuesday. The slate for the upcoming season features six meets, including a co-hosted race in Springfield in September. The Bears' season will open at the Redhawks Invitational hosted by Southeast Missouri State on Aug. 30. Missouri State will then co-host a meet for the first time since 2017. The Queen City Classic will take place on Sept. 13 at Betty and Bobby Allison Sports Town and will feature Evangel, Drury and Southwest Baptist. The season continues on Sept. 27 at Missouri for the Gans...
Five Men’s Golfers Recognized for Classroom Excellence
Five members of the Missouri State men's golf team have been recognized nationally for their work in the classroom over the last year. The Bears were one of only 24 teams in NCAA Division I to have five or more players honored as Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Those earning the honor for MSU included seniors Max Kreikemeier , Eric Schuessler and Hampus Wijkstrom ; junior Ludvig Wijkstrom ; and sophomore Christian Rischer . To be eligible for nomination, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore both academically and athletically, participate in at least...
Bears QB Clark healthy, ready for fall camp
SPRINGFIELD, Mo--Missouri State football coach Ryan Beard told reporters at Valley media day Wednesday that one big key for the Bears this off season has been off the field. A new strength coach and nutrition program has helped all the players get in the best shape of their lives. And...
Drury women's basketball signs four players to 2024-25 roster
Drury women's basketball head coach Kaci Bailey announced four additional signees for the 2024-25 season. The Lady Panthers will add New Mexico State transfer guard Raegan Holliday, Australian forward Audra Pasakarnis out of Mineral Area Community College, forward Laia Garcia from Spain, and forward Sophie Hessler from Sweden. Halliday will join Drury after...
AUSTINTOWN WILL MAKE A RETURN TRIP TO THE WORLD SERIES
WHITESTOWN IN- In a thrilling Central Regional Championship on Thursday, Austintown edged out Missouri 3-2 in 9 innings, thanks to a dominant performance by Mila Hamley. Hamley struck out 19 batters, giving up just two hits and one run over nine innings while walking three. The game was a pitching...
Beard not bothered by with low preseason ranking
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–Missouri State football coach Ryan Beard will jump on a Valley zoom call Wednesday to talk about his Bears. The Valley’s preseason poll has Missouri State near the bottom of the conference, number nine out of 11. Beard feels his team can do better in his second season. The Bears are wrapping up their […]
Martin spends summer building his Bears hoops team
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–There’s never an off season in college athletics. Players are always honing their skills and staying in shape. At Missouri State, the men’s basketball team is wrapping up its summer program. After two years away from coaching, Cuonzo Martin has found his whistle and is loving the process of building a team. It’s a […]
Cashew Chickens rally past Hooks 3-2
SPRINGFIELD, Mo– The Springfield Cardinals continued their series with Corpus Christi Thursday night at Hammons Field. Big leaguer Tommy Edman has rejoined the team as he tries to rehab his wrist. Edman had a setback last week when he tweeked an ankle. He’s back on the field and back with the Springfield Cashew Chickens on […]
Cards Tame Hooks for Series Lead
SPRINGFIELD - RJ Yeager's lead-off homer in sixth was the difference in a 3-2 Cardinals win over Corpus Christi Thursday night at Hammons Field. Springfield lefty Quinn Mathews retired nine in a row to open the game. The stretch was halted by Jeron Williams, who lifted a 402-foot home run over the fence in left to begin the third.
Missouri State football coach Ryan Beard on CUSA roster management, Jacob Clark's health
Despite not being eligible to qualify for the FCS postseason, it wasn't a surprise Missouri State head football coach Ryan Beard preached that the Bears still have plenty to play for. Heading into the 2024 season, the first of two transitional years the Bears won't be eligible for a playoff or bowl game ahead of the school's move to FBS play and Conference USA in 2025, the second-year head coach preached his team's competitiveness during the Missouri...
Birds slug their way to series-opening win over Corpus Christi
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Springfield Cardinals (51-40) took down the Corpus Christ Hooks 5-1 on Tuesday in their first matchup at Hammons Field this season on Tuesday night. The Cardinals have won nine of their last eleven games on their home turf. Decisions:. W: Brandon Komar (4-0) L: Joey...
Springfield Catholic’s Zach Cole enjoys homecoming at Hammons Field
The Cole family will always be fans of the birds on the bat, but on some days, that Cardinal red is swapped out for some orange. “We are die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fans,” said Cassandra Cole. “We love the Springfield Cardinals. In any other situation I root for them to win, but we always root for Zachary.”
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