Mark Spillane
Connecticut, Missouri, New Jersey, Wisconsin
Seen some cool places, done some cool things. Back home at @QuinnipiacU
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VIDEO: Lebanon 46, Willard 12
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VIDEO: Glendale vs. Willard
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VIDEO: Nixa 49, Republic 14
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VIDEO: Thayer head coach Briar Hancock discusses upcoming season
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MSHSAA approves shot clock use for regular season varsity tournaments and shootouts
The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors has approved the allowance for a 35-second shot clock for specific varsity events.
Springfield couple set to complete lifelong quest of playing golf in all 50 states
In many ways, a good golf game resembles a lasting marriage. “You’ve got to be kind of dedicated to the game. You’re dedicated to your marriage,” said Springfield native Don Crandall. And in golf, like life, nobody is perfect. “Well we’ve been married, I think it’s like 56 years,” Don said. “It will be 58 in October,” added Don’s wife Marcie Crandall. For the Crandalls, dedication to each other began as teenagers.
MSU football picked to finish 9th in the Valley, 11 Bears earn preseason honors
ST. LOUIS — Eleven Missouri State football standouts were honored Monday (July 22) on the Preseason All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Team, the league announced. Leading the way for the Bears were first-team honoree Grant Burkett (P, Joplin, Mo.) and second-teamers Darion Smith (DL, St. Louis, Mo.), P.J. Hall (S, Little Rock, Ark.) and Todric McGee (S, Wichita, Kan.).
West Plains' Connor Lair returning to Missouri State
Former West Plains football star Connor Lair will play for Missouri State during the 2024 season. Lair confirmed the news to KY3 Sports on Friday evening. He played 10 games for the Bears in 2022 and was set for a bigger role in 2023 when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma after just two games. The former Zizzer then entered the transfer portal in April before ultimately committing to play for Harding University. Committed to the Brotherhood.
Springfield Catholic's Cole wins Texas League Player of the Week
Former Springfield Catholic baseball standout, and current Corpus Christi Hooks outfielder Zach Cole has been named Texas League Player of the Week for the Week of July 8-14. Cole tallied 9 hits, 3 doubles, 2 home runs, and 8 RBI across five games for the Hooks. For the season, Cole is batting .262 with 5 homers, 23 RBI, and 7 stolen bases through 38 games with Corpus Christi. Cole is the Astros’ No. 5 ranked prospect and this is his first season at the Double-A level.
Former Bear Jonathan Mogbo drafted by Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors have selected former Missouri State Bear Jonathan Mogbo in the NBA Draft. Welcome Jonathan 😈 @j_mogbo pic.twitter.com/cg3gKxkdqG — Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 27, 2024 Toronto picked Mogbo with the 31st overall pick on Thursday afternoon. The Raptors used their first pick of the draft on former Link Academy star Ja’Kobe Walter. Mogbo is a highly athletic player who played the 2022-23 season at Missouri State, averaging 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game.
Link Academy's Walter drafted 19th overall by Raptors
Link Academy’s Ja’Kobe Walter was selected 19th overall by the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night in the NBA Draft. Walter became the 5th Link Lion to be drafted in the last 4 seasons. After helping the Lions win the 2023 prep basketball national championship, Walter played one season for the Baylor Bears.
VIDEO: Kickapoo's Kate McCarville discusses upcoming Olympic trials
Kickapoo grad and current Tennessee swimmer, Kate McCarville, will compete in her second U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials later this month. McCarville will swim in five events as she tries to qualify for the Paris Olympics. She recently completed her junior year at Tennessee, helping the Volunteers women’s team to a 4th-place finish at the NCAA Championships.
MSU basketball adds three new players, including Cuonzo Martin's son
SPRINGFIELD — Missouri State men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin has received signed commitments from three additional players for the upcoming season.
Trevon Brazile drops out of draft, NBA Draft set to return to Arkansas
Former Kickapoo and Parkview star Trevon Brazile announced he is returning to Fayetteville. The Arkansas forward had declared for the 2024 NBA Draft but dropped out as the deadline neared. Brazile and the Hogs announced the news on social media Tuesday. RUN IT BACK pic.twitter.com/C71P2tXV8s — Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball 🐗 (@RazorbackMBB) June 4, 2024 Trevon Brazile shined at Parkview and Kickapoo, helping the Chiefs win a Class 6 state championship during his senior year in 2021.
VIDEO: Bella Fontleroy discusses finding DI success at Baylor
When it comes to the area’s best basketball players in recent years, you couldn’t make a complete list without including Bella Fontleroy. The former Kickapoo Lady Chief just completed her sophomore year at Baylor. playing in all 34 games for the nationally-ranked Bears. Bella has been back in the Ozarks this week, hosting a camp for area middle school and high school players.
VIDEO: Blue Springs 2, Glendale 0
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VIDEO: Rockwood Summit 1, Springfield Catholic 0 (3-2 in penalty kicks)
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VIDEO: Concordia 1, Ash Grove 0
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Strafford's Hayley Frank signs to play pro in Germany
Former Strafford basketball star Hayley Frank has signed to play professionally in Germany. The Mizzou Women’s Basketball team announced the news on social media Monday. Professional ranks 🐯@hayfrank43 has signed with the SaarLouis Royals in Germany! 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/ewvavGASLK — Mizzou Basketball (@MizzouWBB) May 20, 2024 Frank played five seasons for the Tigers, setting the program’s career record for 3-point shooting percentage at 41.4% from beyond the arc.
VIDEO: Nixa 3, Kickapoo 1
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VIDEO: Willard 6, Branson 0
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SBU to add swimming, men's Volleyball teams
Bolivar, Mo. – Southwest Baptist University will be adding three new NCAA Division II sports – men’s and women’s swimming and men’s volleyball – to its athletics department beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The additions will give SBU, a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), 21 varsity sports. The university will begin searching for coaches immediately in order to recruit student-athletes throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.
Nixa's Kael Combs commits to Drake basketball Original
Former Nixa basketball standout Kael Combs has committed to the Drake Bulldogs. Combs announced the news Wednesday on social media. What’s up Des Moines!! 🐶 pic.twitter.com/EoLDDABXW4 — Kael Combs (@k1combs1) May 15, 2024 The former Eagles star played his first year of college basketball at Wyoming, appearing in 26 games for the Cowboys. Combs was our O-Zone Boys Basketball Player of the Year during his senior season in 2023 when he averaged more than 31 points per game.
Baseball Bears finish non-conference schedule with an 8-4 win
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State used a five-run third inning Tuesday evening to build all the cushion it needed on the way to an 8-4 victory over Oral Roberts at Hammons Field, completing a three-game season sweep of the Golden Eagles. ORU (23-28-1) opened the game with three consecutive singles and scored twice, and the Bears (21-31) responded with single runs in their next two at bats.
VIDEO: Marionville 9, Purdy 3
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VIDEO: Marionville 9, Purdy 3
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VIDEO: Ryan Beard discusses Missouri State's move to the FBS
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Glendale's Wedgeworth commits to Missouri State baseball
Standout Glendale baseball pitcher Drew Wedgeworth has announced his commitment to Missouri State. The Falcons senior announced the news on social media Wednesday. The left-hander is the grandson of longtime Missouri State baseball coach and Athletics Director Bill Rowe. Rowe founded the Bears baseball program in 1964 and coached the team for 19 years. He’s watched his grandson emerge as one of Glendale’s top pitchers in recent years.
Dana Ford hired as an assistant at SMU
Former Missouri State men’s basketball coach Dana Ford has landed with Southern Methodist hoops.
Republic's James Rexroat discusses signing with Arkansas State
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Marshfield hires Trish Marsh as girls basketball coach
Marshfield has hired Trish Marsh as the Lady Jays next head basketball coach. The school announced the news Monday afternoon. Welcome Home, Coach Marsh! Trish (Van Diggelen) Marsh will be the next Marshfield Lady Jays Basketball Coach. Coach Marsh has spent time at Missouri State, Drury, and Glendale as well as several other stops.
Missouri State's Connor Lair entering transfer portal
Missouri State football running back & linebacker Connor Lair says he’s entering the transfer portal. The West Plains native announced the news on social media Thursday night. Thankful for my time at Missouri State. Can’t thank the community and the team enough for the support and backing I received during my time there.
Lunkers Head Coach Cam Bruffett talks prep for inaugural season
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VIDEO: Nixa 2, Ozark 0
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VIDEO: Cassville 2, Parkview 0
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Trevon Brazile declares for NBA Draft
Former Parkview and Kickapoo basketball star, Trevon Brazile, has declared for the NBA Draft. Brazile announced the news on Instagram Monday afternoon. Brazile helped Kickapoo win a Class 6 state title in 2021 as a senior after three seasons at Parkview. He then played one season at Mizzou before spending the last two years at Arkansas. The 6’10” 220-pound forward appeared to be on his way toward a breakout season in 2022-23 before a torn ACL sidelined him after only 9 games.
MSU's Masogayo entering transfer portal
Missouri State Lady Bears forward Jade Masogayo has announced that she’s entering the transfer portal. Forever grateful 🤍 pic.twitter.com/gbKXRSHHQA — Jade Masogayo (@JadeMasogayo) March 28, 2024 The sophomore posted the news on social media Wednesday evening. Masogayo averaged 8.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game across 32 starts for Missouri State this season. The news comes one day after fellow Lady Bear Indya Green entered the transfer portal.
VIDEO: Springfield Catholic 2, Ozark 1
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No. 15 seed Evangel upsets No. 2 seed in NAIA Tournament first round
WAXAHACHIE, Texas — A strong and gritty effort Friday evening helped the No. 15 seed Evangel Valor men’s basketball team to a 91-76 upset of No. 2 seed Florida Memorial in the first round of the NAIA National Tournament. Evangel advances to the second round and will play Baker on Saturday. A hot start saw the Valor jump out to a 9-0 run and never look back.
Drury's season ends in NCAA-II Tournament loss to No. 1 ranked Ashland
ALLENDALE, Mich.— Drury’s season and Kaci Bailey’s first campaign as the head coach of the Lady Panthers came to an end on Friday as number one ranked Ashland advanced to the second round of the NCAA-II Tournament with a 102-65 win in Allendale, Michigan. After two seasons as head coach at Quincy, Bailey arrived at Drury, inherited a roster with no returning starters and only six players, then guided the Lady Panthers to 25 wins and the program’s 21st national tournament bid in 24 years.
Missouri State's Benson to enter transfer portal
Missouri State basketball standout, N.J. Benson, says he’s entering the transfer portal. Benson referenced Dana Ford’s firing as a reason for his decision in a social media post on Tuesday afternoon. I would like to Thank God and to express my utmost gratitude to Missouri State, Coach Ford, my teammates and Bear fans who have provided me the love and support necessary to my growth as a person, as well as an athlete at MSU.
VIDEO: Owensville 38, Aurora 35
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Drury tops Rockhurst, advances to GLVC semifinals
ST. CHARLES, Mo.—The 23rd ranked Drury Lady Panthers overcame foul trouble and received a much-needed lift from their bench as they defeated Rockhurst 91-81 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference quarterfinals on Friday at Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Missouri. Drury advanced to the GLVC tournament semifinals, where they will play seventh-seeded Upper Iowa on Saturday at 2:15 pm. The Lady Panthers, the number three seed in the tournament, raised their record to 24-5.
Republic's Kris Flood retiring as girls basketball coach
Republic High School has announced the retirement of girls basketball head coach Kris Flood. The school posted the news Tuesday on social media. Thank you and congratulations on your retirement Coach Flood. We appreciate everything you have done for Repmo Lady Tiger Basketball! pic.twitter.com/GJ1ToKzdja — REPMO Athletics (@RepmoAthletics) March 5, 2024 Flood has coached the Lady Tigers since the late 1990s, piling up more than 500 wins.
VIDEO: Marshfield 53, Branson 37
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VIDEO : Kickapoo 54, Republic 52
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VIDEO: Chadwick 57, Richland (Essex) 46
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VIDEO: Norwood 52, Miller 45
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Hitt scores 21, Schaaf grabs 24 rebounds in Lady Panthers win
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Willard hires McFarland as next football coach
Willard High School has announced Andy McFarland as the Tigers next head football coach. McFarland joins Willard after four seasons at Reeds Spring, which included a state runner-up finish in 2022. The Tigers fill the vacancy left by Frank Tristan, who took the open Glendale job last week.
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