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Lamar Middle School’s first ever softball team finished their season 12-1, earning Big 8 Conference Softball Champs 2024-25. The team outscored their opponents 142-21. This is the seventh grade girls third conference title this year, having earned the title in volleyball, basketball and softball. They also won three tournaments, one in each sport. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Coach Chad Case, Riley Gordon, Annalee Kirch, Mya Castle, Zoey Timmons, Avery Eddie, Haydn Steinkamp, Taylor Caruthers and Coach Dan Hayworth; front row, left to right, bat girl Wacey Eddie, Harpor Steinkamp, Avery Garfield, Bailey Hayworth, Sylvia Sorden and Karma Carter.

Lamar Middle School’s first ever softball team finishes 12-1 season

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Lamar hosted the Class 3 District 6 track and field meet and also the Class 1 District 5 meet last weekend. The top performers advanced to the sectional meet.

Lamar hosts Class 3 District 6 track and field meet

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The Liberal Bulldogs came into the Class 1 District 6 tournament at home as the number two seed. They defeated New Heights 16-0 in the first round and here senior pitcher Jordan Goodell fires a pitch during the 7-2 win over Jasper in the semifinal. Playing first base is Ava Garrett. The Lady Bulldogs dropped the championship game 2-1 to top-seeded Lockwood Thursday.

Lady Bulldogs drop championship game to top seeded Lockwood

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Jasper senior Emersyn Bass drives in a run with a line drive up the middle on this pitch during last week's Class 1 semifinal game against Liberal on their field. The Lady Eagles went on to drop the contest 7-2.

Lady Eagles fall in Class 1 seminal game

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Lamar's Trent Torbeck fires a pitch in last week's doubleheader. The Tigers won the first game over Liberal and then faced off with Big 8 Conference foe Mount Vernon. The Mountaineers won the contest 4-3 in 10 innings. Look for a story over the Tigers in next week's issue.

Tigers fall to Mountaineers in extra innings

Pictured are some of the members of Lockwood’s 1983-2008 volleyball teams coached by Cheryl Shores. These teams were inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on February 2, 2025.

Lockwood in Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Area athletes excel at Lamar meet

The Lamar Tigers recently hosted the annual Rotary Invitational Track and Field Meet at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium. Several area athletes turned in strong...

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Jasper's Chloe Storm fires a pitch during a recent tournament at Joplin.

Jasper participates in Joplin tournament

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Lamar's Ryder Friend (left) and David Dunham take part in the 800 meter run during the Lamar Rotary Invitational Track and Field Meet last week. Look for results of the meet in next week's Democrat.

Lamar Rotary Invitational

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The Lockwood Lady Tigers recently took part in a large tournament in Joplin. Pictured here on the mound is Kallie Griffin. The third baseman is Jessie Thieman (left) and the shortstop is Gracyn Clawson. All three are sophomores.

Lockwood Lady Tigers participate in tournament

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The Lamar Tiger track and field teams hosted a four-team meet last week. Here Liberal sophomore Ally Barton runs the last leg of the 4x400 meter dash. Barton is a runner to watch this spring, coming off an impressive season as freshman and fourth place finish at the state cross country meet last fall.

Lamar hosts four team meet

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The Liberal Lady Bulldogs got their season off to a strong start over the weekend in a tournament at Joplin. They defeated Lamar, Exeter and Purdy and dropped a contest with East Newton. Here Gracie Borghardt slides headfirst to score a run in a 10-3 victory over Purdy.

Liberal Lady Bulldogs season off to strong start

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The Lamar Lady Tigers softball team played in a tournament at Joplin last weekend. Here Peyton Eddie scores a run in a Saturday 10-0 afternoon win over Adrian. The Lady Tigers finished the tournament 2-2.

Lamar Lady Tigers participate in Joplin tournament

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The Lamar Tigers started their season off right by winning three games in their own tournament last weekend. Here Lamar senior Cooper Haun barrels up a high fastball from Jasper pitcher Treyton Ritchhart and drives it through the right side to bring in a run. The Eagles put up a good fight but the Tigers came out on top 7-5. The Tigers also beat Butler 11-1 and Diamond 7-6. The Eagles defeated Butler in the tournament.

Lamar Tigers win three games in own tournament

The 2024-25 Lockwood Lady Tigers were Class 1 state sectional champs. Pictured, back row from left, Leah Ogden, Brynley Ogden, Hadley Abbiatti, Asa Lasater and Kallie Griffin; front row from left, Whitney Sangster, Peyton Lasater and Molly Hedeman.

Lockwood gains valuable experience with deep playoff run

By CHRIS MORROWSPARTA- The Lockwood Lady Tigers grabbed an early 7-3 lead in the Class 1 state quarterfinal with Chadwick. Unfortunately, for the...

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