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The Bulldogs came ready to do battle on Senior Night against the Archie Whilrlwinds. They were down at the half, but got their wind back and took Archie for a ride that ended in a 59-52 victory. Seniors on the team include Elam Beaman, Kase Marti, Kaidon Simpson, Aaron Stanfield and Cody Suschnick.

Bulldogs take Archie for a ride on Senior Night

February 18, 2026

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The Liberal Bulldogs took on the Osceola Indians on Friday evening, Feb. 13. The girls' team played hard but came up short, while the boys team had a season high score and came out successful over the Indians, 72-52.

Liberal Bulldogs play Osceola in homecoming game

February 18, 2026

Wrestling results

February 16, 2026

By KASSITY HIETALAThe weekend of February 14, the Lamar Tiger Wrestling club split up. The girls hit the mats in Willard for Tiaras and Takedowns,...

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lockwood High School junior Audrey Parker was crowned 2025-26 Basketball Homecoming Queen prior to the Tigers 54-30 victory over Purdy. She is shown with escort, fellow junior Koen Lilienkamp.

Lockwood homecoming royalty crowned

February 13, 2026

Youth wrestlers compete at Missouri Nationals

February 12, 2026

By AVA BLANCHARDThe Lamar Tiger Youth Wrestling Club competed in Missouri Nationals this weekend in Lebanon. We had tough competition, but had some...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Golden City’s 2026 Winter Homecoming was held Wednesday evening, Feb. 11. Coronation was held at 5:30 p.m., followed with the high school basketball game against Exeter. Recognized as homecoming queen was junior Madison Brewer, with sophomore Peyton Parrill being crowned king. Serving as crown bearer and flower girl were Wreagan Rutledge and Linkin Riley.

Golden City homecoming royalty crowned

February 12, 2026

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Kerri Borghardt signed with Cottey College to play volleyball next fall in a signing ceremony held Friday afternoon, Feb. 6, in the Liberal High School gymnasium. Also signing on Friday afternoon was Elam Beaman. He is continuing his goal of becoming a quarterback at the next level for MidAmerica Nazarene. A local TV station was present and interviewed both athletes. Many friends and family attended the signing. Both students come from a long line of families that graduated from Liberal High School.

Liberal athletes advance to next level

February 12, 2026

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Both the boys' and the girls' Liberal Bulldog varsity basketball teams made a good run at Appleton City, but weren't quite able to pull off wins. Both games were hard fought and exciting.

Liberal Bulldogs face off against Appleton City

February 6, 2026

February 4, 2026

My name is Ava Blanchard, I am a freshman student at Lamar High School with a passion for wrestling. This year I could not compete because our...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Jasper High School seniors Chloe Storm and Quentin Winans were crowned basketball homecoming queen and king during ceremonies held prior to the game on Friday, Jan. 30. They were crowned by last year’s winners, Crystal Smith and Lincoln Moss. Also participating in the coronation ceremony were Lane Hartman and Ellie Crook.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

February 3, 2026

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On Friday night, Jan. 30, Liberal traveled to Jasper for a WEMO Conference matchup. Both teams came out to fight to the end. It was back and forth several times and the regulation time ran out with both teams in a dead heat - 42 all. The four-minute overtime sent both teams up and down the floor in heated battles, with Liberal being able to score five more points than Jasper. Ending score, Liberal 50, Jasper 45. Liberal is now 3-0 in conference play.

Liberal Bulldogs are 3-0 in conference play

February 2, 2026

Tigers stand at 8-8

January 30, 2026

By CHRIS MORROWThe Lamar Tigers are 8-8 as they head toward the backstretch in the 2025-26 season. Coach Heath Heckadon is looking for his crew to improve in a couple of...

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The Liberal boys kept their heads in the game and pulled off a third place win in the Tony Dubray Classic in Liberal on Friday night, January 23. The team is finally getting to play with most of the team intact. Many nights injuries and illness have kept one or two members of the team off the bench. Elam Beaman was selected to the All-Tournament team at the end of the night, as well as Eleena Buss being selected to the Girls' All-Tournament team.

Liberal boys place third in Tony Dubray Classic

January 29, 2026

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Liberal’s Ally Barton looks to pass the ball during the championship game of the Tony Dubray Classic Friday night. The Lady Bulldogs dropped the contest to top-seeded Pierce City.

Liberal Lady Bulldogs fall in championship game

January 29, 2026

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Sheldon senior Aiden Bogart takes the ball up through traffic during a win over Northeast Vernon County in the consolation championship game of the Tony Dubray Classic in Liberal Friday night.

Sheldon wins Toby Dubray Classic consolation championship game

January 29, 2026

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