An incredible team score of 299 earned the West Plains Zizzers varsity golf team a first-place finish Tuesday, during the Marshfield Invitational tournament at the par 70 Whispering Oaks Golf Course … more

With nine returning starters and a roster that’s bigger and faster than last spring’s, the Thayer Bobcats baseball team has its sights set on a major step forward in 2024. After … more

It was a 14-0 shutout win for the West Plains Zizzers varsity baseball team vs. Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty Tuesday at Zizzer Ballpark.  "We took care of business last night and put some … more

The First Tee Community Program of West Plains, for the fifth year, will soon be taking applications for participants going into grades three through eight. The program is free and will run through the summer, according to program Director Rachel Libby. more

The Thayer High School Bobcats’ senior class closed the book on their storied careers in fitting fashion Thursday, delivering a gutsy performance to claim a fourth consecutive Class 3 third-place finish with a 68-61 victory over Woodland in the state tournament. more

For the fourth straight season, the Thayer Bobcats are bound for the Final Four. Coach Matt Pitts and his squad delivered a commanding performance Friday, dismantling Lamar 67-39 in the Class 3 quarterfinals to punch their ticket to the state semifinals. more

In front of a packed house at Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty High School on Friday night, the Thayer Lady Bobcats and the Liberty Lady Eagles squared off in an intense showdown between two of the fiercest rivals in the South Central Association. With district title implications on the line, both teams left everything on the court, but it was the Lady Bobcats who surged late, capitalizing on Liberty’s missed free throws to secure a hard-fought 71-64 victory. more

In a game that had fans gripping the edges of their seats until the final buzzer, the Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty Eagles held off a fierce second-half comeback by the Mtn. Grove Panthers to notch a nail-biting 53-50 victory Friday night. more

Preregistration is now open for the 14th annual Salem High School Beta Bass Tournament, set for 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 8. more

The Thayer Bobcats used a dominant second half to secure a 74-46 victory over the Sloan-Hendrix Greyhounds of Imboden, Ark., in the third-place matchup of the Maverick Division at the 2024 Bad Boy Mower-Ronnie Brogdon Invitational on the final day of action. After a slow start, more

On New Year’s Eve, the Thayer Lady Bobcats delivered a basketball clinic in perseverance and grit, roaring back from an early deficit to claim the consolation trophy in the Pink Division of the 2024 Pink and White Lady Classic. In a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Thayer edged the Bolivar Lady Liberators, 44-39, capping a remarkable tournament run. To sweeten the celebration, the Lady Bobcats were also honored with the tournament’s prestigious Sportsmanship Award. more

The West Plains High School Zizzers opened their 2024-25 basketball season Tuesday night with a spirited home game against the Mtn. Home (Ark.) High School Bombers. Although the Zizzers fell 56-47, the evening was a memorable one for the community, as fans turned out not only to support their team but also to contribute to a meaningful cause. more

The Liberty Eagles boys basketball team is set to embark on its second season under Head Coach Justin Harrill. After an impressive 19-9 campaign last year that saw the Eagles advance to the district championship, the program now faces the challenge of replacing key contributors while building on the foundation established in Harrill’s first season. more

The Alton High School Lady Comets basketball team is set to take the court with fresh excitement and determination as they head into the new season. With a mix of returning talent and promising new players, the Lady Comets are ready to build on last season's successes and make their mark on the competition. There's a palpable energy surrounding the team, and fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling moments that lie ahead. more

After a 16-win season that showcased their potential, the Willow Springs Lady Bears are heading into the new basketball year with confidence, chemistry and a desire to rewrite their program’s record books. With nearly the entire starting lineup returning, this team is hungry to build on last season’s successes. more

The Willow Springs Bears basketball program enters the new season with a buzz of excitement and high expectations. After a 13-win campaign with a young team, head coach Dustin Forrest is confident this year’s more seasoned squad has the tools to make an even bigger impact. With nearly the entire lineup returning and only one starter lost to graduation, the Bears are poised for a strong run in the highly competitive South Central Association (SCA). more

In her first season at the helm of the Mountain View-Birch Tree Liberty girls basketball program, Head Coach Desi Smith wasted no time in making history. The Eagles soared to an 18-11 record and clinched the Class 3 District 10 title — the first district championship in the program’s history. more