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Thayer, KS · Education
Springfield News-Leader
Henegar's big play highlights Nixa's dominant win over Republic
NIXA — Once again, Nixa left little doubt about being the best team in Southwest Missouri on Friday, Sept. 11. The Eagles, ranked No. 2 in Class 6, toppled Republic 49-6. Republic (2-1) is the No. 3 ranked team in Class 5. Nixa dominated with highlight play after highlight play throughout the evening. Quarterback Adam McKnight rushed for three touchdowns and passed for one. Jax Adams rushed for an 87-yard score, while Joshua Ford scored the final touchdown of the game. The main highlight of the game came from senior linebacker Chris Henegar. “Last year, I dropped a few interceptions,” Henegar said. “It was redemption, it was redemption.” Scoreboard: Week3 Southwest Missouri high school football In the third quarter, Republic tried to fake Nixa’s defense out with a pass play. The run-first offense threw three times across its first two games of the season, and it showed as the Tigers tossed a ball over their wide receiver target. Henegar caught it and sprinted 30 yards to the end zone for a pick-six. “I dropped into my zone and the ball was right there,” Henegar said. “It was great blocking by my boys ,and I took it to the crib. It
Lawrence County Record
Mt'neer football falls to Monett
The Mt. Vernon High School football team traveled to Monett on Friday, Sept. 4 and came home with a 32-27 loss to the Cubs. After a scoreless first quarter, Monett exploded for 20 points in the second quarter, but the Mt'neers were able to get back seven of those points and went into the half, trailing 20-7. Mt. Vernon answered with 14 points in the third quarter, while holding Monett scoreless, to take a 21-20 lead into the final quarter of play. In the fourth quarter, Mt. Vernon was able to add six points to their total, but the Cubs tacked on 12 points for the five-point victory.
auroraadvertiser.net
The man behind Don Keebaugh Stadium
As another football season gets underway at Pierce City High School, students and fans once again gather at Don Keebaugh Stadium. To today’s students, the name may simply be part of Friday nights. To those of us who knew him, it means “Ted” or “Teddy,” “Coach” or simply “Mr. Keebaugh.”
KOLR10 News
Wildcats ready to pounce on Bulldogs, rest of competition
LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE–The Logan-Rogersville High School football team is loaded with talent, experience, and belief that this could be the year it makes a deep in the state playoffs, since it won it all back in 2011. “I think last year showed us that we really are a put together team,” said Wildcats senior running back, Joe […]
greenecountycommonwealth.com
Enrollment down in Willard, Republic as Ash Grove continues to grow
Local students made their ways back to school as instruction began for many area schools last week. Some area schools saw their enrollment decrease on the new year. Ash Grove R-IV continued to grow steadily, seeing increases similar to previous years. Ash Grove. Ash Grove grew at a respectable pace...
republictigersports.com
PSU Collegio
Pittsburg State hires new athletic director
On Feb. 2, 2026, Anthony Crespino became the new athletic director for Pittsburg State University, replacing former athletic director Jim Johnson. For Crespino, a Pitt State alum, it was a one-of-a-kind opportunity to return to his Alma Mater as the new athletic director. “There’s nothing more special than to be...
KYTV
Crunch Time with Chris: Cassville football off to another fast start
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - State-ranked Cassville High School eyes another successful Big 8 Conference football run. The Wildcats have started the season 2-0. The Ozarks Sports Zone’s Chris Neyenhouse and Cassville head coach Clay Weldy discuss expectations for the season. Check out the latest high school sports action on the Ozarks Sports Zone by clicking here.
joplinbusinessoutlook.com
Joplin Schools’ East Middle School Principal Recognized as MoASSP Middle School Principal of the Year for Southwest Missouri
Joplin Schools is honored and excited to announce that East Middle School Principal Jason Cravens was recently named the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals’ (MoASSP) Middle School Principal of the Year for Southwest Missouri. Mr. Cravens received the award at an all-school assembly on September 3, where his...
KOLR10 News
Aurora School District to increase safety measures after potential threat deemed unsubstantiated
AURORA, Mo. — The Aurora School District said it will follow extra safety protocols and increase support this week after reports of a potential threat to Robinson School. According to the school district, officials learned of an altercation involving multiple students at a high school football game Friday, Sept. 4. The district said no weapons […]
cassville-democrat.com
Purdy school board reviews tax levy, repairs
Purdy School Superintendent Dr. Travis Graham, pictured at right of the check, accepted a $28,000 grant arranged by First State Bank of the Ozarks for the Purdy School District through Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Pictured, from left, are: Jeff Scott, First State CEO; Melenda Rodriguez, assistant vice president and Purdy bank branch manager; Mason Roller, Purdy School Board; Kathy Vice; Randy Henderson, First State president; ReNee Veith, senior vice president; Anessa Roller; School Superintendent Dr. Travis Graham; Rich Weaver, representing Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines; and Whitney Delgado. Contributed photo.
bransontrilakesnews.com
Crane football returns after 70+ years hiatus
Forsyth is an hour south of Crane, and on a Monday night, that didn’t seem to matter. The bleachers were filled with Crane fans, and plenty of them had no son, grandson or neighbor kid to point to on the field. They drove down to watch a Crane team play football, because for more than 70 years, there hadn’t been one.