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Area athletes make their mark at state

JEFFERSON CITY- Area track and field athletes turned in memorable performances on the biggest stage in Missouri’s state capital.Track and field athletes across the area...

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Stanfield - Liberal's only male pole vaulter

Aaron Stanfield began pole vaulting in eighth grade. He has worked his way through to his senior year with an eye on going to the state track meet....

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Two successful relays at Class 1 State Track Meet

Liberal Bulldogs qualified, not just one, but two relays for the State Track Meet in Jefferson City on May 22-23. The 4x100m and the 4x200m relays...

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Barton – making the family proud

Photos by Catherine WilliamsAlly Barton qualified for three events at the State Track Meet - 400m Dash, 800m Run and 1600m Run. Friday, May 22,...

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Marti qualifies in three events at State Track Meet

Senior Kase Marti took three events to the state contest - high jump and as a team member on the 4x100m (45.28') and 4x200m (1:32.06) relays. Both...

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Dingman - creating a legacy of winning

Junior Ben Dingman was able to be on the podium at the State Track Meet for finishing in the top eight in the state in all three events for which...

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Junior Ava Garrett, one of two girls who qualified for the State Track Meet, qualified in the Javelin. She works very hard to improve, taking lessons and working on her own time. She didn't make it through Districts last year and had a goal to make it to state this year. Her personal best throw came at Sectionals, a throw of 34.28m (112' 5"), which was a third place finish. Garrett made it through preliminaries at State to the finals, and completed her throws, managing a throw of 33.73m (110' 8") for a seventh place finish.

Garrett - hard work anddreams

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Junior Andrew Scott loves to run and jump. He qualified in the 110m Hurdles and High Jump. Scott ran in the 110m Hurdles for his first event at state. He was unable to secure a place in the finals, but he did place 10th overall with a time of 16.07', his personal best for the year. A great way to end the year. His next event was the high jump, which was late in the day on Saturday. Scott had a flawless performance through his last height of 1.85m (6' .75"). Although this wasn't his best jump for the year, which was at WEMO Conference and Districts, (1.95m, 6' 4.75"), it did give him a fourth place finish at the state finals.

Scott loves to run and jump

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Beaman - finding out he’s fast

Senior Elam Beaman has worked hard to improve his track and field skills. He participated in Javelin, 100m Dash, 4x100m and 4x200m relays during...

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Bulldogs qualify in 12 events for State

On May 16 at the Sectional Track Meet in Nixa, the Liberal Bulldogs qualified in 12 events for the State Track Meet. Aaron Stanfield pole vaulted...

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Lady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however, Lockwood also scored in the first inning to make the score 3-1. Liberal was held to one run and Lockwood scored again in the bottom of the third and bottom of the sixth to end the game with Lockwood up 6-1. Liberal finished as runner-up District Champions. The girls had a good year ending with a 14-9-1 record. The team is graduating two seniors and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.

Bulldogs fall short at District 6 Championship game

Photos by Catherine WilliamsLady Bulldogs scored first at the District Championship; however, Lockwood also scored in the first inning to make the...

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Lamar’s Mason Buckman high jumps during Saturday’s Class 3 district track and field meet held on Lamar’s home turf.

Lamar track athletes put on a show

The Lamar Tigers and Lady Tigers put on a show on the home turf Saturday in the Class 3 District 6 track and field championships.Garin Schneider...

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Lamar's Rowdy Davison reaches base safely in a close play at first base during tournament action Saturday. The Lamar City Park was busy with multiple age groups occupying nearly every field during the large tournament. Davison and his teammates won the 10 and under championship.

Lamar has great showing at Sandlot Baseball tournament

New coach brings fresh energy to Missouri State Bears football

By DEBRA PROBERTMSU Class of 1979There’s a different feeling around Missouri State Football this year and anyone paying attention can sense it. New...

The Lamar Middle School has earned the title of being back-to-back Big 8 Conference Softball Champions for 2025-2026. The team finished the season with a record of 14-1, while outscoring their opponents 146-19. They rounded out their back-to-back conference championship run by adding this win to both volleyball and basketball. Pictured, back row, left to right, Coach Jeff Steinkamp, Mya Castle, Harpor Steinkamp, Taylor Caruthers, Haydn Steinkamp, Sophia Parker, Zoey Timmons and Coach Amie Cook; middle row, left to right, Rylee VanGilder, Riley Gordon, Aynslie White, Kaylee Wilson; front row, left to right, Karma Carter and Harley Markus. Not pictured is Hadlee Combs.

LMS earns back-to-back Big 8 softball championships

Barton County Shrine Club

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