The road to wrestling success has been a long one for Ozark sophomore Dmitry Loftis. Born in Russia, Loftis moved to the United States as a young child.
The 26th Bass Pro Tournament of Champions concluded Saturday night at JQH Arena. Kickapoo fell to Christ the King, NY 68-35 in the 3rd place game. Hillcrest dropped the 5th place game 58-40 against United Faith Christian, NC despite leading 25-23 at the half.
The 7,165 fans who turned out for the opening night of the Tournament of Champions saw nothing but blow-outs for the first three games of the event as no final score was closer than 21 points.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Since they are the team at the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions with the most titles, it was only fitting that Christ the King of Middle Village in Queens (New York City) was the first to arrive in Springfield for the 26th annual version of the event.
Rachel Malone's headaches wouldn't stop until an unlikely miracle that saved her life, and started her new life. The Springfield native should've died, but is now "running against all odds" and will soon compete in her 4th marathon.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- After trailing Drake by as many as 18 points, the Missouri State Lady Bears turned in perhaps their best half of the season to knock off the Bulldogs by an 87-78 score Sunday afternoon at JQH Arena.
SPRINGFIELD -- Missouri State (16-8, 6-7 MVC) led from start to finish and snapped a two-game Missouri Valley Conference losing streak with a 70-52 home win over Creighton (12-12, 7-6), Saturday at JQH Arena.
Evangel's father-daughter duo of Leon and Natasha Neal became just the 2nd and 3rd former Crusaders to see their jersey retired. They both wore the number 44 and were honored in between Saturday's games against Baker.
5th Quarter highlights including a top 10 battle between Nixa and Republic, Kickapoo hosting Lebanon, Parkview visiting Central, and Ozark hosting Neosho.
5th Quarter highlights from 4th ranked Spokane at Clever, Stockton at 3rd ranked Strafford, Marshfield hosting Catholic, and the top ranked Sparta girls facing Clever in the SWCL Tournament.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- In a game that featured 18 lead changes, the Missouri State Lady Bears pulled out a hard-fought 70-64 victory over Creighton Friday evening at JQH Arena.