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The highest-attended high school basketball tournament in the United States is already gearing up for next season. On Thursday, Springfield Public Schools Athletic Director Josh Scott and the rest of the TofC committee announced the teams participating in next year’s tournament. It includes eight teams from six different states, including …
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April, 2024
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16 April
Legendary St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals Manager Whitey Herzog Dead at 92
Baseball fans across the United States, and especially St. Louis Cardinals fans, are mourning the loss of beloved player and manager “Whitey” Herzog. Born and raised in New Athens, Illinois, about 45 minutes southeast of St. Louis, Herzog took to sports very quickly in his youth. Dorrel Norman Elvert Herzog …
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9 April
Republic Announces Familiar Face As New Girls Basketball Coach
The Republic School Board has announced their pick for the new Girls Basketball Coach, and its a very familiar face. Tori Mooneyham has been involved with the team for 25 years in an assistant coach role, while also teaching weights and P.E. classes, and coaching Track and Field. Over the …
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5 April
Hammons Field Announces Concert Headlined by Cardinals Legend Adam Wainwright
In the largest non-baseball event in Hammons Field history, Adam Wainwright will be performing at a concert later this year. The concert is scheduled for Friday, May 31, in partnership with the Hatch Foundation and Springfield Cardinals. It is the first standalone concert in the ballpark’s history, as well, with …
March, 2024
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27 March
National Pundits Reporting that Missouri State, Cuonzo Martin Have Agreed on a Lengthy Contract
The news continues to pile up, and it’s looking more and more likely that former Bears head coach Cuonzo Martin will be back coaching at Great Southern Bank Arena. Jeff Goodman and Pete Thamel both reported last night that Missouri State University and Martin had agreed, in principle, to a …
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25 March
ESPN Says Missouri State Basketball Has Found Their Man
ESPN is reporting that a familiar face is returning to Great Southern Bank Arena. Cuonzo Martin is finalizing a deal with the Bears to change the term “former” head coach to “current”. After coaching MSU from 2008-2011 and finishing with a total record of 61-41, Martin gained experience at Tennessee, …
February, 2024
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27 February
Support the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act: Reach out to Congressman Eric Burlison
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January, 2024
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4 January
39th Annual Bass Pro Tournament of Champions Bracket, Matchups Released
It’s a glorious time of year for basketball fans in the Ozarks, as the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions will begin a week from today. At a breakfast event Wednesday morning, Springfield Public Schools Athletic Director Josh Scott released the names of the eight teams competing, which include: Edmond North …
September, 2023
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22 September
Glendale Quarterback, Kickapoo Transfer Kylan Mabins Granted Preliminary Injunction, Eligibility Reinstated
Glendale senior quarterback and Kickapoo transfer will now be able to play football again after a judge granted him a preliminary injunction in his court case. The signal caller transferred from Kickapoo to Glendale in the spring of 2023, citing racial discrimination and the use of homophobic slurs. Springfield Public …
July, 2023
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10 July
DRAFTED: Spencer Nivens Selected in the 5th Round by the Kansas City Royals
After two standout seasons at Missouri State, it appears Spencer Nivens will be taking his talents to the professional ranks. The redshirt sophomore was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals with the 142nd overall pick. Nivens, who was nearly cut by …
