2025 SSC Awards Program

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June 17, 2025

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CELEBRATING THE AREA’S BEST ATHLETES AND TEAMS In Partnership with the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

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JUNE 17, 2025 • GILLIOZ THEATRE The Springfield Sports Commission Awards Honors the Best Southwest Missouri Area Athletes, Teams and Specialty Awards Annually

Program of Events Opening Remarks................................................ Rob Marsh – CEO & Executive Director, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Opening Remarks................................................. Lance Kettering, Executive Director, Springfield Sports Commission Welcome................................................. Kyle McClure, Chairman, Springfield Sports Commission Board of Directors Invocation.............................................................................................................Bob Roberts, Second Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance................. Stan Adams, Director of Sports Business Development, Springfield Sports Commission National Anthem.................................................................................... Mary Barnard, Parkview High School graduate GIRLS WRESTLING-LOWER WEIGHTS GIRLS TENNIS GIRLS WRESTLING-UPPER WEIGHTS BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING BOYS WRESTLING-LOWER WEIGHTS GIRLS GOLF BOYS WRESTLING-UPPER WEIGHTS GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY BOYS BASKETBALL BOYS SOCCER INSPIRATION AWARD – CRAWFORD BASSAK SOFTBALL SPIRIT AWARDS VOLLEYBALL EMERGING SPORTS FOOTBALL -LINEMEN BOYS TENNIS FOOTBALL - LINEBACKERS & DEFENSIVE BACKS BOYS GOLF FOOTBALL - OFFENSIVE SKILL GIRLS FIELD EVENTS INSPIRATION AWARD – COOPER ROY GIRLS TRACK GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING

BOYS FIELD EVENTS BOYS TRACK GIRLS SOCCER BASEBALL INSPIRATION AWARD – NOAH DRAKE GIRLS TEAM OF THE YEAR BOYS TEAM OF THE YEAR GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR BOYS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR SPORTS COMMISSION CUP

Closing Remarks................................................Rob Marsh – CEO & Executive Director, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

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Founded in 1999, the Springfield Sports Commission is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic development of the area through sports travel and tourism. The organization aims to enhance the quality of life and stimulate positive economic growth for our community by promoting and developing the Springfield area as a top destination for quality amateur, collegiate and professional sporting events.

SPRINGFIELD SPORTS COMMISSION Lance Kettering, Executive Director Stan Adams, Director of Sports Business Development Alexandra Finnan, Coordinator of Sports Strategies & Events

SPRINGFIELD SPORTS COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS–OFFICERS Chair - Kyle McClure, City Utilities Vice Chair - Dan Reiter, Springfield Cardinals Executive Committee - Mark Hecquet, Visit Springfield Treasurer - David Holtmann, City of Springfield Past Chair - Marc Mayer, Guaranty Bank

SPRINGFIELD SPORTS COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Aaron Owen, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Brandon Ayers, OMB Bank Brent Parker, University Plaza Tim Baltes, Bass Pro Shops Jason Pyrah, CoxHealth Erin Boster, Collegiate Awards Patrick Ransdell, Missouri State University Devin Buehler, Mercy Sports Medicine Dale Replogle, Elliott Lodging Teri Cantwell, Central Bank Jennifer Dalton, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Josh Scott, Springfield Public School District Jill Simmons, Springfield-Greene County Park Board Rob Marsh, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Stacie Wells, Ozarks Lunkers Scott Metcalf, Evangel University Ben Whitlock, Great Southern Bank Jeremy Mhire, Proximal Strength Danielle Ziverk, Springfield Hotel Lodging Association Nyla Milleson, Drury University

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★ Girls Tennis ★ ★ ★ Lila Griesemer Springfield Catholic High School

• Freshman earned fifth place at the state meet, earning All-State honors • Runner-up in singles at the district tournament • Finished 22-3 in singles, 14-4 doubles, and won Waynesville Invitational

• Finished career 138-28 combined in singles & doubles (10th-most in state history) • Seventh in singles in Class 2 in a 27-4 season • Was 44-5 and earned conference Player of the Year and part of Doubles Team of the Year

Olivia McGruder Lebanon High School

Emily Peterson Nixa High School

• Senior placed eighth at the Class 3 state meet, earning All-State • Finished with a 35-6 record in 2024 – the thirdmost wins in a single season in MSHSAA history • Was 72-57 in singles and 40-19 in doubles in her career

• State qualifier finished 24-2, suffering a loss to the eventual state champion • Undefeated in regular season, winning Nixa & Republic tournaments • Junior helped Nixa win the COC and earn second at districts

Evie Sly Willard High School

Elizabeth Smith Monett High School

• State medalist in doubles & No. 1 singles district champion • Finished 22-7 overall, winning final match of COC West to win it for Willard • Senior was unanimous all-conference, team MVP & signed with Drury University

• Junior placed fifth in singles at Class 1 state championships • Won Big 8 Conference & district singles titles • Finished 20-5 in singles competition

Lilian Weimer Willow Springs High School

Naiyah Wurdeman Carl Junction High School

• State qualifier who finished 23-8 in 2024 • Runner-up in singles at district tournament • Runner-up in Forsyth, and medaled at Nixa and Republic tournaments

• Senior reached semifinals of Class 1 state championships, finished fourth in singles • Won her fourth district title • Earned First Team All-Conference, signed with Missouri Southern

Sophie Lee & Isabella Passanise Springfield Catholic High School

Anya Soni & Anliya Jones Greenwood Laboratory High School

• Duo reached the Class 2 state quarterfinals & were 21-8 • A junior, Lee was all-conference and 12-2 in singles • A senior, Passanise finished 30-11 in her career

• Sophomore duo were district doubles champions and competed at the state meet • Soni had five wins in singles and seven doubles wins • Jones had 12 singles wins and eight doubles wins

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Kaylee Doran Camdenton High School

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★ Boys Swimming & Diving ★ ★ ★ Jason Allen Central High School

Hudson Andrews Glendale High School

• At Class 1 state, placed third in the 200-yard freestyle (1:43) and fifth in the 100-yard freestyle (47.95)

• At Class 1 state, finished ninth in 100-yard freestyle (48.82) and eighth in 100-yard breaststroke (1:00) • Also helped 200-yard medley relay to state runner-up finish (1:36), and 200-yard freestyle finish ninth • Part of Glendale swim team that was runner-up at the SW Missouri Championships

• Helped 200-yard freestyle relay to fifth (1:30) and 400-yard freestyle relay (third, 3:16) • At SW Missouri Championships, won the 100-yard freestyle (season-best 49.79) and the 200-yard freestyle (1:30.77)

Carson Butler Glendale High School

• At Class 1 state, placed fifth in 50-yard freestyle

• At Class 1 state, placed third in third in 100-yard butterfly (51.44) and sixth in the 200-yard IM (1:55) • Also helped 200-yard medley relay to state runner-up finish (1:36), and the 400-yard freestyle place sixth (3:18) • Part of 400-yard freestyle relay (3:19) that won the SW Missouri Championships

(21.78) and fifth in 100-yard backstroke (53.54) • Helped 200-yard medley relay to state runner-up finish (1:36), and 400-yard freestyle place sixth (3:18) • At SW Missouri Championships, won 50-yard freestyle (21.91) and helped 400-yard freestyle (3:19) win

Braxton McBride Carthage High School

Brayden Miao Central High School

• Competed in four state events, placing eighth in the 50 freestyle (22.22) • Won the 50 free (22.59) and 100 freestyle (51.32) at the COC West, and went second and fifth at the SW Missouri Championships • Helped Carthage win the COC West and will attend Crowder College

• At Class 1 state, placed fourth in 100-yard butterfly (52.08) and fifth in 100-yard breaststroke (58.38) • Also helped 200-yard freestyle relay (fifth) 200yard medley relay (seventh) • Part of leading Central to SW Missouri Championships team title on winning 200-yard medley (1:40) and 200-yard freestyle (1:30) relays

Bryce Ruder Kickapoo High School

Jonas Tetlow Central High School

• Placed seventh in Class 2 in the 200-yard freestyle (23.65) • Qualified for state in the 500-yard freestyle and the 200-yard freestyle • Won the 200-yard freestyle (1:43) and 500-yard freestyle (4:43) at the SW Missouri Championships • The SW MO events were his season-bests

• At Class 1 state, competed in four events, placing sixth in the 100-yard butterfly (52.41) • Part of state relays in the 200-yard medley (sixth), 100-yard butterfly (52.41), 200-yard freestyle (fifth) and 400-yard freestyle (third) • Helped Central win SW Missouri Championships, winning the 100-yard butterfly (51.19) and two relays (200-yard freestyle and 200-yard medley)

Nathan Wardlow Joplin High School

Nathan Wu Greenwood High School

• At Class 2 state, earned two All-State honors, placing seventh in the 100 backstroke (52.87) and 11th in the 100 freestyle • Also swam in the 200-yard freestyle and 400-yard freestyle relay • Won the 100-yard backstroke (52.54) at the SW Missouri Swimming & Diving Championships

• Class 1 state runner-up in 200-yard individual medley (1:51) and the 100-yard breaststroke (56.11) • Won the 200-yard individual medley (1:54) and the 100-yard breaststroke (57.16) at the SW Missouri Championships • Committed to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Sawyer Andrews Glendale High School

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Rylee Allred Ash Grove High School

Laylah Bates School of the Ozarks

• Sophomore repeated as the Class 1 state champion (71-80 151) in Farmington • Her 80 on the second day tied for the low score of the second round • Won District 1 and Clever Invitational, and was fourth at Strafford Tournament

• Freshman was the Class 1 state runner-up (76-80 156) • She was the SMJGA champion, won the Mountain Top Fall Tournament, was the district runner-up and second at the Springfield City Junior Championship • She had a 79.7 scoring average

Page Bowman Glendale High School

Emree Cameron Nevada High School

• Junior won the Class 3 state title (69-73 2-under par 142) to lead Glendale to team championship • Won Bolivar, Ozark, COC & Districts, and second at MSU Relays and Pearson • Mizzou commit had a cumulative score of 23under par for 198 holes, or 2.1 uder par per 18-hole round.

• Repeated as Class 2 state champion (77-69 146), overcoming a two-stroke deficit on day two • It was also her fourth top four finish in her career • The Big 8 Conference & district champion signed with the University of Louisville

Audrey Duvall Glendale High School

Josey Roberts Ozark High School

• Senior was the Class 3 state runner-up (73-75 148) helping Glendale win the state title • Runner-up at districts, third at the COC & won the Pearson Championship • Averaged 4-over par per 18 holes

• Junior placed fourth at the Class 4 state tournament (79-76 155) • Runner-up at the COC and placed sixth at the district tournament • Those were her only events, as she rallied from a major injury

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★ Girls cross country ★ ★ ★ Ava Doll Joplin High School

• Senior earned Class 1 state runner-up (19:50) • Turning point was breaking school record at Gans Creek Classic (20:24) • Won Summit Conference (21:06), SWCCCA Girls Runner of the Year

• Junior placed fourth at Class 5 state with PR 18:17 finish, earning All-State • Won District 2 (18:26) and the COC (18:43) • Third at Gans Creek Classic (18:37), eighth at Mo Southern Stampede (18:31)

Ellsie Estes Ozark High School

Brooke Hedger Webb City High School

• Junior earned Class 5 All-State with 18:34 15thplace finish • Runner-up at District 2 (18:33), champion of COC (PR & school record 18:18) • Helped Ozark set school record for a team average (19:52) at Chili Pepper Festival

• Earned Class 5 All-State with personal-best 18:20 at state (fifth place) • Placed third at District 2 (18:55), second at COC (18:57), won East Newton, Carthage, SWCCCA • Ran 18:48 and finished 13th at Missouri Southern Stampede

Emma Howes Bolivar High School

Addison Sanders West Plains High School

• Earned Class 4 All-State with 13th-place state finish (20:18) • Fourth at districts (19:29), third at Ozark Mountain Conference (19:25) • Helped Bolivar place fourth at the state meet

• Ran 19:46 at the Class 4 state meet, good for sixth place • Placed second at Ozark Mountain Conference (19:18), third at District 4 (19.28) • Helped Zizzers earn Class 4 state runner-up, and win conference & district titles

Abigail Teague Lebanon High School

Clara Trent New Covenant Academy

• Junior was a state qualifier, First Team All-Conference & All-SWCCCA • Finished in 18:49 at the Class 5 state championships • Ran 18:42 at Missouri Southern & broke her own school record

• State runner-up in Class 2, finishing in 19:26 • Earlier in the season, she ran a personal-best 19:20 • Earned All-Region & was SWCCCA Class 2 Athlete of the Year

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Faith Clark Mansfield High School

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Aaron Ashley Nixa High School

Gavin Blaine Kickapoo High School

• Ran 15:55 at the Class 5 state meet, the best time of any SW Missouri runner • Third at Districts, won the COC, Rian Lubinski and seventh at Gans Creek • Two-time SWCCCA Class 5 Runner of the Year signed with Alabama-Huntsville

• Sophomore ran 16:03 in the Class 5 state meet • Ran 1:17 at District 2, 16:12 at Gans Creek and 16:06 at Missouri Southern • Ran his best at the SWCCCA Richard Clark Invitational (15:53)

Nolyn Corder Mansfield High School

Kyler Gunter West Plains High School

• Won the Class 1 state championship, finishing in 16:14 • Summit Conference champion and the Co-SWCCCA Boys Runner of the Year • He ran 16:40 at Gans Creek in the midseason

• Ran 16:45 and placed 13th at the Class 4 state meet • Second at District 2, Placed 18th at the Memphis Twilight Classic, third at Joe Bill Dixon Zizzer Invitational • Earned All-Ozark Mountain Conference & signed with Missouri Southern

Carson King West Plains High School

Wyatt Klaiber El Dorado Springs High School

• Ran 16:48 and finished 16th at the Class 4 state meet • Earned All-Ozark Mountain Conference & First Team SWCCCA • Helped team win state title, and signed with Missouri Southern.

• Sophomore’s 16:02 was good for state runner-up in Class 3 • Won nine races, including being the overall winner of the Richard Clark Invitational (season-best 15:28) • Also won the Missouri Southern Stampede.

Reyes Martinez Nixa High School

Michael Parrigon McAuley Catholic High School

• A junior who ran 15:56 at Class 5 state meet • Earned first Team All-District & led Nixa to the COC title • Placed third at the COC, 2nd in Riann Lubinski & 10th at Raymore-Peculiar

• Placed third at the Class 1 state meet (16:25) & won districts • Earned First Team SWCCCA and Co-Athlete of the Year, with ninth place at Rim Rock & seventh at Missouri Southern Stampede • Signed with Missouri Southern State University

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Congratulations Alyssa Salemie and Ben Merrifield on your Sports Commission Awards Nominations and excellent year!

From Branson High School

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Jack Brinkman Central High School

Isaac Chandler Glendale High School

• Earned First Team All-State in Class 3, Region Offensive Player of the Year, All-District & All-Conference • Senior midfielder scored 31 goals and made 11 assists • Signed with Drury after leading the Bulldogs in scoring the past two seasons

• Earned First Team All-State in Class 4, along with All-Region Offensive Player of the Year, All-District & All-OC • Senior forward scored 29 goals with 18 assists • Helped Glendale to state quarterfinals, signed with Johnson County Community College

Matthew Gearety Springfield Catholic High School

Tyler Fischer Springfield Catholic High School

• Earned First Team All-State in Class 4 • A midfielder, he had 13 goals and 21 assists • Helped the Irish (23-5) reach the state quarterfinals

• Earned First Team All-State in Class 3 as a goalkeeper • Junior was Region Goalkeeper of the Year, with 168 saves (0.88 goals against average) • Helped the Irish reach the state quarterfinals and finish 23-5

Blake Reynolds Nixa High School

Conner Stewart Logan-Rogersville High School

• Earned Second Team All-State in Class 4, All-Region, All-District and All-COC as a defender • Started all 25 games at center back, with 21 blocks • Helped Nixa finish 16-9 and reach the district final

• Earned First Team All-State in Class 4, All-Region Player of the Year, All-OMC • Senior defensive midfielder also had eight goals and six assists • Brigham Young signee will play on extramural team

Alex Williams Ozark High School

Gage Weston Glendale High School

• Earned Second Team All-State in Class 4, Region & District Defender of the Year, All-COC • A defender, he still had six goals and three assists • Newberry University signee helped Ozark to 18 wins

• Earned Second Team All-State in Class 4, All-Region, All-District, All-OC • Forward scored 26 goals and had 13 assists • Helped Glendale win the OC and district, plus reach state quarterfinals

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★ Softball ★ ★ ★ Carleigh Kinnaird Neosho High School

• Senior third baseman earned All-State, First Team All-Region, All-District & the OMC Player of the Year • Hit .581 with 61 hits, including 28 singles, 21 doubles, 3 triples, 9 HRs and 56 RBI • Helped Bolivar win the district title and finish 23-12, signed with East Central College

• Junior pitcher earned All-State, All-District, All-COC & COC Player of the Year • 13-5 with 2.19 ERA in 115.1 innings, with 192 strikeouts; batted .373 with 37 hits & 37 RBI • Led Neosho to its winningest season in program history (26-7)

Peyton Lindstrom Glendale High School

Natalie Morgan Ozark High School

• Sophomore shortstop earned Second Team All-State in 2024, and first Team All-Region, All-District & All-OC • Hit .524 with 54 hits, including 10 doubles and four triples, 19 RBI and a 1.269 OPS • Scored 41 runs and stole 33 bases in 34 games

• Senior catcher earned First Team All-State, All-COC • Batted .481 with a 1.537 IPS, 13 home runs, 55 RBI • Helped Ozark finish 25-11; she signed with Evangel

Liz Rhuems Webb City High School

Allison Scott kickapoo High School

• Junior catcher earned Class 5 All-State, All-Region, All-District, All-COC • Played 194 innings and had 177 putouts, with 15 assists • Hit .431 with 47 hits that included 22 doubles, 4 triples, 7 HRs, 34 RBI

• Senior pitcher earned Class 6 All-State as a pitcher, First Team All-Region, All-District • Finished 23-4 with 1.36 ERA, striking out 144 in 159 innings • Ozark Conference POY fired Kickapoo to state quarterfinals, signed with Evangel

Katia Todd Hartville High School

Ellie Shevey Kickapoo High School

• Senior centerfielder earned First Team All-State, All-Region, All-District, All-Conference • Batted .442 with the team’s fewest strikeouts, and stole 55 bases • Helped Hartville to Summit Conference & district titles, and state quarterfinal berth

• Junior catcher earned Class 6 All-State, All-Region, All-District & All-Ozark Conference • Batted .510 with a 1.403 OPS, with 53 hits (13 doubles, 7 HRs) and 40 RBI • Helped Kickapoo finish 30-7 and reach state quarterfinals

Cayden VonSande Camdenton High School

Lauren Turner Diamond High School

• Senior pitcher earned First Team All-State, All-District, All-Conference • Struck out 128 batters in 89.2 innings, with 1.24 ERA; batted .402 with 37 hits & 20 RBI • Signed with College of Lake Country in Grayslake, Ill.

• An All-State, All-Conference, and All-Region selection.

• 12 home runs tied for third in Missouri and posted an. .853 slugging percentage, best in the state.

• Signed to play at Pittsburg State

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KaCee Jenkins Bolivar High School

Brylee Brewster Warsaw High School • Capped off a standout high school career with a First-Team All-State selection, showcasing dominance at every level with First-Team All-Region, All-District, and All-Conference honors • In spring 2025, struck out 226 in 102 innings, with 0.547 ERA and 0.410 WHIP • Committed to Missouri State

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Reece Cook Ozark High School

Brooke Daniels Fair Grove High School

• Senior setter ranked Top 30 nationally for total assists (1,299) • Helped Ozark (38-4) to Class 5 state runner-up finish & undefeated COC title • Earned All-State and AVCA All-Region, All-District, All-COC

• Senior setter earned Class 2 All-State, All-Region, All-District, All-Mid-Lakes • Finished with 1,173 assists, 521 digs, 159 kills, 62 aces • Led team to Class 2 state title (41-0), signed with Evangel

Hannah Gardner Kickapoo High School

Chloe Judd Nixa High School

• Senior setter earned AVCA All-American, Class 5 All-State, All-Ozark Conference • 91 percent serve percentage, 31 aces, 795 assists • Signed with Missouri State, ending a career that included two Final Fours

• Senior middle blocker earned Class 5 All-State, All-Region, All-District, All-COC • 293 kills, 89 blocks, .363 hit percentage • Helped Nixa to 32-4 record, signed with Missouri

Raylee Stenzel Mountain Grove High School

Tara Venable Ozark High School

• Nominated for Gatorade Player of the Year after 939 kills as a senior • Broke eight records in all classes for Missouri high school volleyball • Topped reigning career kills record with 2,337; signed with MSU Beach Volleyball

• Junior outside attacker earned Class 5 All-State, AVCA All-America Honorable Mention, All-Region, All-District, All-Region • 523 kills, 4.6 kills per set, ranked No. 5 in Class 5 in helping Ozark to state runner-up finish • Phenomenal .336 hitting percentage & recorded 1,000th kill

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★ Football-Linemen ★★★ Jackson Cantwell Nixa High School

• Class 5 Third Team All-State defensive lineman and First Team All-Region, along with All-COC West • 45 tackles, five sacks, 10 tackles for loss • A junior, he committed to Oklahoma State

• Gatorade Region & COC East Player of the Year, Finalist for National Player of the Year. First Team AllState in Class 6 (offense) • Had 158 pancake blocks, drew tons of interest for NCAA Division I schools before committing to Miami • Paved way for Nixa’s offense in Class 6 state runner-up season

Mario Delapena Lamar High School

Eli Hull Lamar High School

• Class 2 First Team All-State defensive lineman, unanimous All-Region and All-Big 8 • 109 tackles, three sacks, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery • Helped Lamar win the Class 2 state championship.

• Class 2 First Team All-State offensive lineman, unanimous Class 2 First Team All-Region and All-Big 8 • 85 tackles and 6.5 sacks • Helped Lamar win the Class 2 state championship

Jacob Lile Nixa High School

Trevor Meadows Carthage High School

• Second Team All-State in Class 6 (offense) • 75 pancake blocks • Helped Nixa to a Class 6 state runner-up season

• Class 5 First Team All-State defensive lineman, Region & COC West Defensive Player of the Year.

• 53 tackles, two sacks, 13 tackles for loss • Signed with Pittsburg State University

Nolan Napier Seneca High School

Jace Renfro Seneca High School

• Class 3 First Team All-State offensive line, unanimous First Team Region & First Team All-Big 8 guard and defensive end • 26 tackles, five tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception, one defensive TD • Helped Seneca to a Class 3 state runner-up finish

• Class 3 First Team All-State defensive lineman and unanimous First Team • 67 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries • Helped Seneca to a Class 3 state runner-up finish

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Landon Bland Carthage High School

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★ Football-linebackers & defensive backs ★★★ Brock Bruner Fair Grove High School

• Co-Class 2 Defensive Player of the Year, unanimous First Team All-Region linebacker and All-Big 8 • 132 tackles, five sacks and four interceptions • Helped Lamar win the Class 2 state championship & finish 11-4

• Defensive Player of the Year in Class 2, Region and Mid-Lakes Conference • Had a whopping 192 tackles (ninth all-time in state history) with one sack and one fumble recovery.

• Helped Fair Grove to Class 2 state runner-up finish & signed with Southeast Missouri State

Braden Dodson Mount Vernon High School

Brody Eggleston Webb City High School

• Class 3 Second Team All-State running back, and the Class 3 Region Defensive Player of the Year and All-Big 8 • Had 105 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, four sacks, two interceptions and two blocked kicks • Rushed for 1,589 yards rushing on 232 carries, with 25 touchdowns. He also had 13 receptions for 182 yards and two TDs.

• Class 5 First Team All-State linebacker and unanimous Class 5 First Team All-Region defensive back, and All-COC West • 163 tackles, seven tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, two blocked punts and three blocked PATs/FGs • Committed to Missouri Southern

Parker Elliott Ozark High School

Randy Flint Nixa High School

• Class 6 Third Team All-State linebacker, unanimous First Team All-Region and All-CC East • 63 solo tackles, 121 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, five sacks • Signed with Missouri Western State University

• Class 6 Second Team All-State as an athlete • 46 total tackles, five interceptions 13 pass break-ups, one fumble return • Helped Nixa to a Class 6 state runner-up finish

Parker Mann nixa High School

Mason McCurry Bolivar High School

• First Team All-State in Class 6, the Region & COC East Defenisve Player of the Year • Had 171 tackles, four tackles for loss, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries • Helped spark Nixa to a Class 6 state runner-up finish

• Class 4 Second Team All-State linebacker, Region Co-Defensive Player of the Year and All-Ozark Mountain Conference • Had 165 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, three sacks, three offensive TDs • Helped Bolivar reach the district championship game

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TJ Ansley Lamar High School

Jacob Shinkarevich Logan-Rogersville High School • Class 4 Second Team All-State linebacker, Region Co-Defensive Player of the Year, All-OMC • 181 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, two pass break-ups, four forced fumbles • Signed with Missouri Southern State University

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★ Football-Offensive Skills ★ ★ ★ Kaden Clouse Seneca High School

Jax Glendenning Lebanon High School

• Class 3 First Team All-State as an athlete, Region Offensive Player of the Year and All-Big 8 as a quarterback and defensive back • Threw for 1,123 yards on 58 of 98 attempts, with 18 TDs. Rushed for 1,706 yards on 173 carries and scored 18 touchdowns. 61 tackles on defense • A key figure in Seneca reaching the Class 3 state championship game

• Class 5 First Team All-State running back, Region Offensive Player of the Year, All-COC East • Rushed for 2,547 yards on 303 carries with 35 TDs. Hauled in 169 yards receiving with two TDs • A big part of Lebanon reaching the district championship game

Preston McCracken Republic High School

Kellen Lair Fair Grove High School

• Class 5 First Team Region athlete and All-COC West • Rushed for 1,262 yards on 159 carries with 19 TDs and threw for 459 yards • Helped Republic advance to the Class 5 state quarterfinals

• Class 2 and Region Offensive Player of the Year, First Team All-State running back and returning; and All-Mid-Lakes • Rushed for 1,651 yards on 112 carries and 20 TDs. Also hauled in 497 yards on 25 receptions, for eight TDs • Helped fuel Fair Grove’s run to the Class 2 state championship game

Adam McKnight Nixa High School

Dylan Rebura Nixa High School

• Class 6 Third Team All-State athlete, unanimous First Team All-Region, and All-COC East • Threw for 1,733 yards on 93 of 136 attempts, with 22 TDs, & rushed for 608 yards on 88 carries, scoring eight TDs • Helped lead Nixa to a Class 6 state runner-up finish

• Class 6 First Team All-State running back and unanimous Class 5 First Team All-Region running back • Rushed for 2,785 yards on 348 carries, with 48 touchdowns. He also had 11 receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown • A key part of Nixa reaching the Class 6 state championship game

Spensar Seiger Fair Grove High School

Alex Wilkerson Lamar High School

• Class 2 First Team All-State quarterback, unanimous First Team All-Region and All-Mid-Lakes • Threw for 2,250 yards on 141 of 220 passing, with 32 touchdowns. He also rushed for 988 yards on 112 carries and scored 15 touchdowns • A highlight reel for a Fair Grove team that was the Class 2 state runner-up

• Class 2 Second Team All-State quarterback, and All-Region • Threw for 694 yards passing on 44 of 83 attempts, and 11 touchdowns • Quarterbacked Lamar to the Class 2 state championship & 11-4 record

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★ Inspiration Award ★ ★ ★ COOPER ROY, Fair grove high school

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Upon arrival, there were signs that included #CooperStrong.

“Our faith is important to our family,” said his mom, Mickie. “Carter saw there were more important things in life than sports. But sports is about how it brings families together. And that started Carter on bringing the teams together after games for a prayer.”

It wasn’t just Carter who found inspiration.

So did the community and numerous others, who created signs at sporting events with his favorite bible verse.

In the accident, his right arm was just about the only body part uninjured. His left knee was nearly severed, he lost part of his left hand and he suffered a right ankle compound fracture, as well as a broken right knee, torn and open hamstring, back of his thigh, broken hips and ribs, a collapsed lung, and facial injuries. Multiple surgeries followed.

Yet Cooper fought through it all.

“God does a lot of good work,” Cooper said. “It’s been a journey from waking up not knowing if you were going to have limbs to now getting back to moving around.”

He now is back to serving in church and plans to resume his college courses, as he will double major in business and ministry. More surgeries are ahead.

Said Cooper, “If the Lord can save a person’s life, He can save a person’s soul.”

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Months after surviving a head-on car accident and soldiering through numerous surgeries, Fair Grove’s Cooper Roy hopes folks know one thing.

“I wouldn’t say I have inspired anyone,” Cooper said. “I’d say God gave me the ability to inspire.”

The 2023 Fair Grove High School graduate certainly has been some story – a positive one, that is – and it’s why he is deserving of the Inspiration Award during the 2025 Sports Commission Awards presented by Elliott Lodging.

The accident was Sept. 24, 2024, and he has proven to be a fighter. Perhaps that was expected, considering Cooper played football and ran track during his high school years.

In December, after undergoing numerous surgeries, he willed himself to attend Fair Grove’s football state championship game against Lamar, as his younger brother, Carter, was on the Fair Grove team.

Carter looked up into the stands that day and, with his hands, gave Cooper the heart sign. It was captured in a poignant photo.

In essence, doctors found a way to sign off on his temporary exit from the hospital, and a cousin borrowed a wheelchair van in order to transport Cooper to the game in Columbia.

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★ Girls Swimming & Diving ★ ★ ★ Elyanna Dogotch Carl Junction High School

Roslyn Fiorino West Plains High School

• Senior competed at state in 50 freestyle & 100 freestyle • Won the Ozark Mountain Conference in 50 (25.03), 100 free (55.12) • Signed with Southwest Minnesota State

• At Class 1 state, competed in 50-yard freestyle, 100 freestyle, and two relays (200 medley, 400 freestyle) • Helped Lady Zizzers win SW Missouri Championships.

• Won the 200 freestyle (1:57) and 100 freestyle (53.75), helped 200 freestyle relay (third) and 400 freestyle relay (second)

Brooke Guyer Ozark High School

Lucy Hough Lebanon High School

• At Class 2 state, placed eighth in 200 individual medley (2:15), competed in 500 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay • Helped Ozark to runner-up finish at SW Missouri Championships • Won 200 IM (2:15), the 500 freestyle (5:29) and was part of winning 400 freestyle relay (3:50)

• Competed in four events at state • Runner-up in 50 freestyle (24.75) and 100 breaststroke (1:09) at SW Missouri Championships • Won both of those at conference; helped two relays (200 medley and 200 freestyle) win events at both SW MO and conference

Olivia Manning Carthage High School

Naomi Meng Central High School

• Junior competed in four state events, placing sixth in 100 breaststroke (1:07) • At SW MO Championships & COC West, won 100 breaststroke and runner-up in 200 IM (2:21) • Helped two relays (200 freestyle, 200 medley) finish 1-2 at COC West

• Qualified for Class 1 state in the 100-yard butterfly, 100-yard backstroke and two relays (200 freestyle, 400) • At SW Missouri Championships, placed sixth in 200 freestyle and was third in the 100 backstroke (1:04) • Helped the 200 freestyle relay finish fourth

Sophia Sechler Greenwood High School

Missy Mizell Lebanon High School

• Senior diver earned All-State with fifth-place finish • Earned fourth in districts and set record for Independent Conference • Signed with Drury University

• At state, placed seventh in both 50 freestyle (24.10) and 100 breaststroke (59.12) • At SW Missouri Championship, won 50 freestyle (23.91) & 100 backstroke (1:00) • Won 100 free & 100 backstroke at conference meet; helped two relays (200 medley and 200 freestyle) win events at both SW MO and conference.

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Grace Shaw Ozark High School

Laura Pinzon Torres ozark High School

• At Class 2 state, competed in 50 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay & 400 freestyle relay • At SW Missouri Championships, finished fourth in 50 freestyle, fifth in 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay.

• Helped 400 freestyle relay (3:50) win SW Missouri Championships

• At Class 2 state, competed in 200 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay & 400 freestyle relay • At SW Missouri Championships, placed third in 200 freestyle (2:05) and fourth in 100 freestyle • Helped 400 freestyle relay (3:50) win SW Missouri Championships

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★ girls Wrestling-Lower weights ★ ★ ★ Addison Harkins Nixa High School

• State champion of Class 2’s 110-pound weight class (46-0) • Senior won state thanks to three pins and a major decision • Won eight other tournaments, including District 3, COC, The Wonder Woman

• State champion of Class 2’s 125-pound weight class (42-2 record) • Scored two major decisions, including in the finals, and two pins at state • Won five other tournaments, including District 3, COC, Queen of the North, Wonder Woman

Kaylee James Carthage High School

Jessa Joiner Lebanon High School

• State runner-up of Class 2’s 130-pound weight class (39-2) • Freshman reached finals with three pins • Won five tournaments, including District 3, COC, Queen of the North

• State champion of Class 2’s 115-pound weight class (44-1) • Won state with four technical falls • Finished career with 185-4 career record & three state titles

Carlynn Mynatt Marshfield High School

Alyssa Salemie Branson High School

• Earned third-place medal in Class 1’s 115-pound weight class (43-11 record) • Two pins put her in semifinals, and rallied after 8-6 loss with two more pins • Sophomore season included District 3 title, runner-up at Ozark Mountain Conference

• State runner-up in Class 2’s 115-pound weight class (40-4) • Freshman reached finals with pin, 17-8 major decision & 8-2 decision • District 3 runner-up, and winner of Ozark Mountain Conference, St. Clair & Bolivar tournaments

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Abigail Fuglsang Camdenton High School

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★ girls Wrestling-upper weights ★ ★ ★ Emily Brixey Willard High School

Cali Dupree Nixa High School

• Earned third-place medal in Class 2’s 170-pound weight class • Reached state semifinals with pin 7-0 decision and medaled with 15-2 & 4-1 decisions • Runner-up of the COC, KC Stampede and Nixa tournaments

• State runner-up of Class 2’s 175-pound weight class (27-1) • Reached the finals with two pins and a 6-3 decision, suffered overtime loss in finals • Helped Nixa win the Class 2 state championship

Drew Leer Nevada High School

Ellie Higginbotham Willard High School

• Fourth-place medalist in Class 1’s 235-pound weight class • Junior wrestler had to win three matches in consolations to be assured a medal • Won the Big 8 Conference & placed third at District 3, and Lady Tiger Pride Battle

• State champion of Class 2’s 155-pound weight class (41-2) • Willard’s second girls wrestler to win state, securing 4-2 decision in finals • Won five other tournaments, including District 4, COC & The Wonder Woman

Yisel Perez Waynesville High School

Sophiea Quinn Lebanon High School

• Earned a third-place medal in Class 2’s 190-pound weight class (41-5 record) • Reached the semifinals thanks to two pins, then scored 3-1 & 10-8 decisions to medal • Placed third in District 3, won the COC & four other tournaments

• Earned third-place medal in Class 2’s 235-pound weight class (43-4) • A junior, she scored four pins at state outside of the semifinals • Won six tournaments, including District 3, COC, Lady Tiger Pride Battle

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★ Boys Wrestling-Lower weights ★ ★ ★ Tanner Davidson Marshfield High School

• State champion of Class 1’s 150-pound weight class (47-6) • At state, won by pin, 10-0 major decision, 8-6 decision and pin • Won Ozark Highlands Conference, runner-up of District 2 & Thundering Herd

• Earned third-place finish in Class 3’s 150-pound weight class (45-5) • Won third-place medal with overtime victory after reaching state semifinals • Won District 3, Thundering Herd, Ozark Mountain Conference and Union

Caden Harrington Ozark High School

Keaton Hurst Ozark High School

• Earned third-place finish in Class 4’s 138-pound weight class (31-7 record) • Senior earned a pin and 2-1 ultimate tiebreaker to medal after suffering semifinal setback • Won District 3, Branson, placed third at COC, second at Kinloch Classic

• Earned third-place medal in Class 4’s 126-pound weight class (38-10) • Came through consolation side with four wins to earn the medal, including 4-2 win for third • Won District 3 & Kinloch Classic, with runner-up finishes at COC & Branson

Brant Laughlin Seneca High School

Eli Manley Seneca High School

• State champion of Class 2’s 138-pound weight class (52-0) • Sophomore scored two pins, 14-9 decision and overtime victory to finish perfect season • Won six other tournaments, including District 3, Big 8 Conference, Santa Slam & Kinloch Classic

• State runner-up of Class 2’s 132-pound weight class (45-6 record) • Reached finals thanks to a pin, major decision and 11-8 decision • Won District 3, Seneca & Big 8 Conference tournaments

Cooper Moore Bolivar High School

Reed Wilson Nixa High School

• Earned third-place finish in Class 3’s 144-pound weight class (31-1) • Reached state semifinals on pin, 10-2 decision and suffered semifinal loss to eventual state champion • Rallied with 4-1 & 5-3 decisions to earn the third-place medal

• State runner-up of Class 4’s 150-pound weight class (37-9) • Scored a pin, 3-2 & 6-4 decisions to reach finals before suffering a 4-0 setback • Sophomore won District 3, Kinloch Classic and was runner-up at Central Ozark Conference

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Emory Crawford El Dorado Springs High School

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★ Boys Wrestling-Upper weights ★ ★ ★ Marcus Lopez-Durman Carl Junction High School

Brady Griffin Willard High School

• State runner-up of Class 3’s 190-pound weight class (38-4) • Scored two pins & 11-7 decision to reach finals, where he took his opponent into overtime • Won District 3, Ozark Mountain Conference, Pacific, Branson & Kinloch Classic

• Earned third-place finish in Class 4’s 285-pound weight class (39-5) • Impressive comeback included four wins after a setback in the second round • Won District 3, Central Ozark Conference, Tiger Pride & Fort Zumwalt tournaments

Chase Kivett Neosho High School

Carter Howard Neosho High School

• State runner-up in Class 4’s 190-pound weight class (42-4 record) • Won the semifinals by gritting out a 6-4 decision • Won District 3, the Central Ozark Conference and Neosho tournaments

• Earned third-place finish In Class 4’s 157-pound weight class (48-4) • Showed incredible resiliency, winning five matches after a second-round loss • Won District 3, Central Ozark Conference and Neosho tournaments

Jace Renfro Seneca High School

Mason McCurry Bolivar High School

• State champion of Class 2’s 190-pound weight class (48-2) • Scored three pins and a major decision to win state • Won District 3, Seneca, Big 8 Conference and Santa Slam tournaments

• State champion of Class 3’s 175-pound weight class (31-3) • Reached finals with two pins and 14-13 decision, then won 4-2 in finals • Runner-up in District 3, Ozark Mountain Conference tournaments & won Bolivar Invitational

Tony Stewart Carl Junction High School

Colton Roark Cassville High School

• Class 3 state runner-up in 175-pound weight class (39-4 record) • Advanced to finals thanks to a pin, 4-0 decision and technical fall • Won five tournaments, including District 3, the Ozark Mountain Conference & Kinloch Classic

• State champion of Class 2’s 165-pound weight class (49-4 record) • Scored two major decisions and two pins en route to the title • Won District 3, Seneca & Big 8 Conference tournaments

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★ Girls Basketball ★ ★ ★ Brooke Daniels Fair Grove High School

• Earned Class 4 All-State honors & was Player of the Year in the Ozark Mountain Conference & District 11 • Averaged 19.4 points, 8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals a game • Led Rogersville to the Final Four and third-place finish.

• Class 3 & District 9 Player of the Year, First Team All-Mid-Lakes Conference • Averaged 12.3 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists & 3 steals a game • Led Fair Grove to a third consecutive state championship

Ashlen Garrett Skyline High School

Elsie Larsen Strafford High School

• Player of the Year for Class 2, District 13 & the Southwest Conference • Averaged 18.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.2 steals, 2.2 assists & shot 53.2 percent on FGs • Scored 49 points, a record, in the semifinals of the Pink & White Tournament

• Earned Class 4 All-State, First Team All-Mid-Lakes Conference & District 10 Player of the Year honors • Averaged 16.2 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists & 1.5 steals a game • A junior, she has committed to Colorado State

Kinley Larsen Strafford High School

Mikayla Pilley Kickapoo High School

• Earned Class 4 All-State & First Team All-MidLakes Conference honors • Averaged 18.4 points, 4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals a game • Helped Strafford reach the sectionals of the state tournament

• Class 6 All-State & the Player of the Year in the Central Ozark Conference East & District 11 • Averaged 17.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.7 steals, 2 assists a game • Scored 27 points in state quarterfinal win, helping Kickapoo to eventual third place finish

Josie Salazar Kickapoo High School

Neely Schaaf El Dorado Springs High School

• Class 6 All-State honors with First Team All-Central Ozark Conference East • Averaged 11.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.4 steals & 2.7 assists a game • Helped Kickapoo reach the Final Four & place third in the state

• Class 3 All-State honors, and the Player of the Year in the Ozark Highlands and District 11 • Averaged 19.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.4 steals a game & made 48.5 percent of FGs • Helped El Dorado Springs reach state quarterfinals

Brooke Teter Nixa High School

Peyton Ward Marshfield High School

• Earned Class 6 All-State honors along with First Team All-Central Ozark Conference East • Averaged 14 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.2 steals, 2.3 assists & made 50 percent of FGs • Helped Nixa reach the district tournament championship game

• Class 5 All-State selection & First Team All-Ozark Mountain Conference & District 5 Player of the Year • Averaged 17.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.9 steals & had 30 blocks • Helped the Lady Jays reach the state sectionals

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Hailey Buckman Logan-Rogersville High School

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★ Boys Basketball ★ ★ ★

Chase Branham Logan-Rogersville High School

Collin Clark Greenwood High School

• A sophomore who earned Class 4 All-State honors & was Ozark Mountain Conference & District 11 Player of the Year • Averaged 20 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals a game & shot 38 percent on 3-pointers • Helped Rogersville reach state semifinals & placed third at state

• Selected to Class 3 All-State team, & was Greater Ozarks Conference & District 3 Player of the Year • Averaged 21.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists per game ad shot 53.8 percent on FGs • The 6-foot-7 senior center committed to Missouri State

Jaise Combs Nixa High School

Keion Epps Central High School

• Earned Class 6 All-State & First Team All-Central Ozark Conference East honors • Averaged 14.8 points, 4 rebounds a game & shot 43 percent on 3-pointers • Helped Nixa reach the Class 6 state semifinals and place third at state

• Senior earned Class 5 All-State, & was First Team All-Central Ozark Conference East and District 6 Player of the Year • Averaged 17.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.7 steals a game • He became Central’s all-time leading scorer

Clayton Garrison Chadwick High School

Brenley Hagewood Republic High School

• Class 1, MTC and District 4 Player of the Year • Averaged 23.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 4.6 steals, 3.7 blocks a game • Led Chadwick to state title. In the Final Four, he was 19 of 22 shooting with 48 points, 29 rebounds, 11 blocks & 9 assists

• Class 6 All-State selection & the Central Ozark Conference & District 5 Player of the Year • Averaged 23.7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, made 85 3-pointers • He signed to play at Drury University

Reese Kimrey Kickapoo High School

Adam McKnight Nixa High School

• Earned Class 6 All-State & First Team All-Central Ozark Conference East • Averaged 13.6 points a game, with 5.3 assists & 1.3 steals a game • Made 42 percent of 3-pointers & took 17 charges

• Class 6 All-State, First Team All-Central Ozark Conference East • Averaged 14.7 points & 8 rebounds a game • Helped Nixa reach the Class 6 state semifinals & placed third in the state

Jackson Shorter Kickapoo High School

Kyrese Simpson Hillcrest High School

• Class 6 All-State selection, & the Central Ozark Conference Player of the Year • Averaged 14.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists a game & shot 55.8 percent on FGs • He snared 96 rebounds & signed with Missouri Southern

• Class 5 All-State, First Team All-Ozark Mountain Conference • Averaged 24 points a game, with 2.4 assists & 3 rebounds a game • Shot 35.2 percent on 3-pointers

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★ Inspiration Award ★ ★ ★ Crawford Bassak, NIXA been there to see successful coaches, athletes and some of the school’s most memorable moments.

“Everybody loves him. With being involved in sports, he doesn’t know a stranger,” his dad said. “He just loves being involved.”

His parents, Billy and Dana, and sister Alexis Frazee made sure to get him to games – especially when Alexis was on the basketball team. Billy grew up in Nixa and was a sports fan anyway. So it was only natural that the family then fell in love with sports, with Crawford almost always wearing the school’s red colors.

“His senior year, a bunch of the boys bought him a letterjacket. I cried like a little 6-year-old girl,” Billy said. “That’s what you worried about when he was a kid – is he going to be accepted?”

The entire school loves Crawford, who sometimes retreats to his bedroom and watches some games though YouTube.

“He’s always telling people he loves to watch the players,” Billy said.

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~ Inspiration ~

Attend a Nixa High School football or basketball game, and you’ll likely spot Crawford Bassak either on the sideline or sitting near it.

The 2011 Nixa High School graduate, born with cerebral palsy, is said to be the Eagles’ biggest fan.

“I’ve always said there are two places I could him leave him – the basketball gym or football field – and there’s plenty of people who would watch over him,” said his dad, Billy.

Crawford has been attending Nixa games since he was a young pup, and his support of the Eagles is why he is being honored with an Inspiration Award during the Sports Commission Awards.

He was born 12 weeks early and, while he’s had his challenges, he still sees to it to be there for the Eagles – and of course this past school year was one of their best.

The football team played for the Class 6 state championship, and the boys basketball team made the Final Four.

Over the years, he’s been there for the girls basketball teams that have enjoyed great success. Which also means he has

PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE SPRINGFIELD SPORTS COMMISSION AWARDS 2024

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★ spirit awards ★ ★ ★

Glendale Crimson Girls dance team • Finished 2nd overall in the 5A mix division • Placed 4th overall at the MSHSAA 5A lyrical compeition

Ozark High School Cheer Team

S~ p i r i t & E m e r g i n~g

• The team celebrated its fourth consecutive victory at the Missouri State Game Day Championship, marking their first triumph as a coed team. Their consistent success highlights their dedication and skill • They achieved an impeccable undefeated record during the 2024–25 season, securing 16 state titles, including significant wins at St. Louis Regionals, Kansas City Regionals, and Missouri Traditional State • Competing at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, the team placed 9th, proudly ranking among the top 10 in the U.S. Additionally, they were honored with the 2025 Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association Sportsmanship Award, showcasing their integrity and leadership

Nixa High School Marching Band • The Nixa Crimson Corps earned 1st place in their class at the Ozarko Marching Festival at Missouri State University, along with Outstanding Music, Visual, and Color Guard in prelims • In finals, the band received 1st place overall and awards for Outstanding Visual, General Effect, and Color Guard. This marks its eighth Ozarko title and fifth in the past six years • The band concluded their season at the Bands of America Grand Nationals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, earning a 1 rating—the highest possible—among 112 bands from across the country

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Bass Fishing William Kuzemka & Caden Ball, Gloria Deo Academy • State Champions: Won The Bass Federation High School State Championship, securing a spot in the 2025 Major League Fishing (MLF) High School National Championship — their third consecutive national qualification • Impressive Catch: Caught over 30 keepers, reaching their five-fish limit early in the day and continuing to upgrade their weight throughout the tournament • Winning Weight: Weighed in a final bag of 17.13 lbs, earning the victory over top teams from across Missouri

BOWLING Chloe Duffey, NIXA HIGH SCHOOL • Duffey was one of area’s top bowlers • Was a 2024 State All-Star, one of only five females • Part of 2025 Nixa Bowling team that finished third in state

Esports Brody Bryant, Republic High School • Brody Bryant made history at the Missouri Scholastic Esports Federation (MOSEF) championships in Union by securing first place in the Super Smash Bros. Solos event • This victory marks Republic High School’s first-ever state championship title in esports, establishing Bryant as the school’s inaugural esports state champion

Archery Aiden Perryman, Nixa High School • Won five tournaments this year • Posted scores at Branson State Qualifier - 288 Score; Billings 3D Wildcat Shootout - 279 Score; Willard 3rd Annual Cupids Bow Bash - 292 Score; Central Ozark Conference Tournament - 293 Score; 2025 Western Bullseye JROTC Nationals - 287 Score

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★ Boys Tennis ★ ★ ★

Brett Crockett Springfield Catholic High School

Cy Douglas Bolivar High School

• Senior placed fourth in Class 1 singles & won

• Senior advanced to the state semifinals in Class 1

district

& placed fifth

• Finished 13-5 in singles and 6-1 in doubles

• Set the all-time MSHSAA record for single-sea-

• Helped the Irish advance to sectionals in Class 1

son wins (38) • Won district singles title and helped Bolivar finish third in Class 1

Ben Merrifield Branson High School

Joseph Coder Kickapoo High School

• Placed fourth at state and was Branson’s first ever

• Junior won the District 5 singles title and placed fifth at state (26-1)

singles district champion

player to win Springfield Invitational

with he and Tyler Borger losing only once

• Earned All-Ozark conference and improved in

• Helped team to 18 wins, Joplin Interstate

serving this season

runner-up and district title

Gavin Collyott & Lucas Riffe Republic High School • Won Class 3 District 5 doubles title and a firstround state match • Finished 9-2 in the regular season, as the No. 1 doubles team in duals • Collyott, a senior, was 14-2 in singles, while Riffe, a freshman, was 19-1

Brody Campbell & Brody Ingold Bolivar High School

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• 22-0 in the regular season & first Kickapoo boys

• Went a combined 51-6 in singles and doubles,

• The duo broke a state doubles record for season wins (33-2), placed fifth in Class 1 • They also helped the team finish 24-1 and earn third in Class 1 • Won districts and were All-State medalists

Jason Schmittling & Davis Riedy Springfield Catholic High School • Top 12 in doubles in Class 1 state & won districts • Schmittling finished 4-4 in singles & 15-7 in doubles • Riedy finished 9-1 in singles & 16-8 in doubles

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Jaxon Bailey Monett High School

Titan Haney Lebanon High School

• Earned All-State with a 71-76 147 at the Class 4

• Earned All-State with a 71-74 145 and tied for 15th

state meet, tying for fifth

at the Class 5 state meet.

• Fired a 70 to win the Big 8 Conference

• Senior’s 69 and third-place finish helped

• Signed to play with Drury University

Lebanon win the COC East

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• He had nine top 10 finishes in the regular season.

Ethan Mustard Lebanon High School

Noah Naugle Nixa High School

• Fired a 77-69 146 and tied for 19th at Class 5 state

• Senior placed seventh at the Class 5 state meet

meet

(72-67 139), earning his second All-State honor

• His 69 and third-place finish helped Lebanon win

• Won districts with a 66, and fired a 65 at Carthage

the COC East.

and 72 at Dalhousie, 68 at Briarbrook

• Four-time state qualifier will play at Missouri

• Will be playing for Missouri State University

Western State University

Easton Rust Ash Grove High School • Sophomore earned Class 1 state runner-up with a 78-79 157, and was only player to shoot in the 70s both rounds • Won three consecutive regular-season tournaments and was 11th at districts • Had a 77.4 scoring average

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★ girls field events ★ ★ ★ Makena Hall Aurora High School

• Junior earned three All-State honors in Class 2 • Placed fifth in long jump (17-0), sixth in triple jump (35-05), seventh in pole vault (7-10) • Broke school record in triple jump at sectionals and also won long jump there

• Senior & 10-time state qualifier earned Class 3 state runner-up in the pole vault (11-01.5) • Earned fifth place in 100 hurdles (15.65 seconds) & sixth in 4x200 relay • Won sectionals, district and Big 8 Conference titles in pole vault, 100 hurdles

Penelope Hansen Sparta High School

Lola Kensinger Ozark High School

• Senior earned All-State in shot put & discus • Threw 37-1 in shot put (fourth), 113-7 in discus (sixth) • Undefeated in regular season and was all-conference & all-district

• Freshman earned All-State (eighth places) in triple jump and javelin • Leap of 36-02 in the triple jump & 127-11 distance in javelin • Won districts and Waynesville in triple jump; In the javelin, won districts and sectionals

Gabrielle Pitts Glendale High School

Izabella Rickard Ozark High School

• 18-07 in long jump (fourth in Class 5) • At districts, won the long jump and was second in the 100 & 200 meters • At Ozark Conference, won the 100 (12.29 seconds), 200 (26.23) & long jump (18-11)

• Placed fourth in discus at Class 5 state meet • Her 129-0 throw also was a personal record • Finished in top four in seven of eight meets in 2025

Chase Stilley Webb City High School

Crystal Smith Jasper High School

• Senior won the Class 5 state high jump championship • She cleared 5 feet, 7.75 inches, clearing the bar nine of 10 times • The height set a new school record

• Senior won Class 1 state titles in 100 hurdles, javelin & runner-up in high jump • Ran 14.79 in 100 hurdles, threw javelin 135-10, went 5-5 in high jump • Helped Jasper to a third-place finish in Class 1

Chasity Straw Carthage High School

Shelby Samek Buffalo High School

• Junior earned All-State honors in shot put and discus • Threw the shot put 40-8 (fifth), and 123-5 in discus (eighth) • Became first Carthage girls athlete in 21 years to medal in two events

• Junior earned three All-State honors in Class 3 • State runner-up in javelin (123-11) • Placed sixth in both long jump (17-5) and triple jump (35-03)

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Ally barton liberal High School

jayden chambers norwood High School

• Sophomore earned three Class 1 All-State honors • Runner-up in both 800 (2:21) and 1600 (2:21) • Finished in 1 minute flat in 400 meter (third)

• Junior earned Class 1 All-State in the 400 and 1600 meters • Ran 1:02 in 400 (sixth), 5:25 in 1600 (third) • Won districts, sectionals, Clever, Chadwick, Rogersville meets

El Dorado Springs Relay El dorado springs High School

brooke hedger webb city High School

• 4x800 & 4x400 relays won Class 3, 4x200 was third & scored 26 points toward team third-place finish • 4x800 included Neely Schaaf, McKinli Mays, Tatum Quinlan, Audrey Goatley • 4x400 & 4x400 included Lainey Dody, Braylie Steward, Schaaf, Mays

• Junior earned Class 5 All-State in the 800 and 1600 meters • Ran 2:14 in the 800 (third), 4:59 in 1600 meters (fourth) • Won district titles in both events

emma hunt pierce city High School

ava lane strafford High School

• Earned Class 2 All-State in the 1600 and 3200 meters • Ran the 1600 in 5:17 (second), 11:23 in 3200 (fifth) • Both were school and personal records, and won both at districts & sectionals

• Freshman sprinter earned Class 3 All-State in three events • Won state in 400 meters (57.87 seconds), third in 100 (12.31), fourth in 200 (25.4) • Set school records in all three during season; won district & sectionals in those, too

raylee stenzel mountain grove High School

chloe storm jasper High School

• Senior earned Class 3 All-State in the 200 and 400 meters • Ran 25.96 seconds in the 200 (sixth) • Ran 59.88 in 400 meters (fifth)

• Junior earned Class 1 All-State in 200 meters (27.06 seconds and 400 meters (1:03) • Placed seventh & eighth, respectively, and competed in 100 meters • Broke her own school record in 400 meters during season

macie Shifferd thomas jefferson prep High School

bria wright ozark High School

• Senior won Class 1 state title in 3200 (11:41) & fourth in 1600 (5:27 • Ozark 7 Senior Female Athlete of the Year set school records • Won districts in both and runner-up in 800l won 3200 at sectionals

• Earned Class 5 All-State seventh-places in 100 (14.91 seconds), and 300 hurdles (44.45) • Won COC, district & sectional in 100 hurdles, and COC & district in 300 • Broke school record in both hurdles in season; scored 240-plus points in 8 meets

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• Senior won the Class 1 state high jump title, clearing 6 feet, 5 inches • Won at sectionals, district, Republic, West Plains and Chadwick • In long jump, placed second in districts and fifth in sectionals

• Junior repeated as Class 5 state champ in shot put and discus • In shot put, his 76-11.25 set state meet and overall record, and was one centimeter shy of NFHS record • His 210-05 in discus was a personal best and was 16 feet better than the runner-up

ben dingman liberal High School

Wyatt doak galena High School

• Sophomore earned two All-State honors in Class 1 • Won triple jump state title (43-10), doing so on his final leap • Placed eighth in long jump with a 20-5

• Senior earned two All-State honors in Class 1 • Placed second in the triple jump (43-9) and fourth in high jump (6-2) • Won both events at districts

brayden hicks marshfield High School

jaxon hunter west plains High School

• Senior earned two All-State honors in Class 4 • Repeated as triple jump state champion (46-6) and 21-11 in long jump (eighth) • He set a personal record on his third try on the triple jump

• Junior earned two All-State honors in Class 4 • Placed eighth in both shot put (56-6) and discus (157-02) • Won both events at districts and at the Ozark Mountain Conference meet

Logan martin lamar High School

hayden mays Nixa High School

• Sophomore earned Class 3 All-State in shot put and discus • Placed third in shot put (PR 56-0) and fifth in discus (154-5) • Won five meets, including Big 8 and the sectional

• Earned two state runner-up finishes in Class 5 • Turned in PRs in the shot put (60-2) and discus (194-9) • Runner-up at the sectional, district & COC, fourth at KU Relays

brady ripp Strafford High School

justin weathers hermitage High School

• Won the Class 3 state high jump championship a year after earning a runner-up • Went 6 feet, 7 inches – two inches better than the runner-up • Has signed with NCAA D-II Emporia State

• Sophomore earned All-State in two events in Class 1 • He went 6 feet, 4 ¼ inches in high jump, earning runner-up and was 41-8 in the triple jump (sixth) • Baseball centerfielder also competed at state in long jump, pole vault and 300 hurdles

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justin brown el dorado springs High School

canyon crowley fair grove High School

• Senior won Class 3 state title in 100 meters (10.51) • State runner-up in 200 meters (21.49) • Returned late in season, months after hip surgery

• Senior earned two Class 3 All-State honors • Placed fourth in both the 100 (10.82) and 200 meters (21.61) • Won district & Mid-Lakes Conference titles in 100, 200 & 400

william seitz el dorado springs High School

sinry mendoza hollister High School

• Senior earned Class 3 All-State in 200 and 400 meters • Ran 200 in 22.15 seconds (fifth) and 48.75 in 400 (third) • Helped 4x800 relay team place third at state

• Junior earned three All-State honors in Class 3 • Won state titles in 1600 (4:13) & 3200 (9:14) • Placed second in 800 (1:53) & was conference, district & sectional champ in each

max hirschi reeds spring High School

Dylan Gray ash grove High School

• Junior earned All-State in two events in Class 3 • Placed seventh in 800 meters (1:58) and sixth in 1600 (4:20) • His 1600 time set a school record

• Senior earned Class 2 All-State in 400 meters & 110 hurdles • Placed third in 110 hurdles (14.88) and 51.34 in 400 (fifth) • Anchored 4x200 (fifth) and 4x400 (third) that also set school records

zachary roughton diamond High School

cade nold dora High School

• Senior earned Class 2 All-State in 110 and 300 hurdles • Ran 15.18 in 110 hurdles (fourth) & 40.1 in 300 hurdles (fifth) • Won conference & district in both events, won sectionals in 300

• Won the 400 meters, 800 meters in Class 1 & helped Dora win Class 1 • Ran the 800 in 1:53, breaking a Class 1 record set in 2003 • Won the 400 meters (49.15 seconds) and was on winning 4x400 relay

michael parrigon mcAuley catholic High School

will twiss thomas jefferson prep

• Senior captured Class 1 state title in the 1600 meters (4:26) • Placed sixth in the 800 meters in 1:59 • Won district titles in the 800, 1600 and 4x400 relay

• Freshman earned All-State in two events in Class 1 • Won the state championship in the 3200 meters (9:45) • Ran 4:33 in 1600 meters, placing fifth

Kannon Williams Ozark High School • Class 5 state qualifier in three events (100, 200, 4x100) • Junior sprinter was fourth in 200 meters (21.33) • Won 100 & 200 at COC, district and sectionals

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• Earned All-OC, All-District and All-Region • Junior midfielder scored 15 goals and had six assists • University of Pacific commit helped Glendale to 12 wins

• Earned First Team All-OC & All-District • Senior midfielder/forward scored 20 goals and had 20 assists • Drury signee finished with school records in goals (119) and assists (75)

shaelee franck Nixa High School

Chloe Kondracki ozark High School

• Earned All-Region, All-COC and All-District • Junior forward scored 34 goals and had eight assists • Verbally committed to Northern Iowa & helped Nixa to the Final Four

• Senior forward earned All-District, All-COC • Scored 31 goals, with eight assists.

• Missouri Southern signee ranks No. 8 all-time at Ozark with 67 goals, 24 assists

katelyn Magee willard High School

sam mcclain nixa High School

• Earned District Player of the Year, First Team AllCOC West • Senior forward scored 54 goals and made 16 assists, giving her 168 for her career • Seminole State (Okla.) signee helped Willard to 21 wins and first COC West title

• Earned All-Region, All-COC and All-District • Junior midfielder scored eight goals and had 13 assists • Helped Nixa (21-2) to the Class 4 Final Four, COC & District titles

Maddie Shuburte logan-rogersville High School

campbell morgan springfield catholic High School

• Earned all-conference, All-District

• Earned Class 3 District 6 All-District Team honors • Senior midfielder scored 10 goals and had 12 assists • Drury signee helped Lady Irish to district title & 14 wins

• Sophomore forward scored 50 goals with four assists • Helped Lady Wildcats reach the Class 2 Final Four

bailey snyder nixa High School

peyton wiseman springfield catholic High School

• Earned All-Region, All-COC, and All-District • Senior defender also had seven goals and three assists • Drury signee helped Nixa (21-2) to the Final Four, COC & District titles

• Earned Class 3 District 6 Player of the Year • Senior forward scored 20 goals and made nine assists • Louisiana Tech signee helped Lady Irish to district title & 14 wins

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Henry Berkstresser Marshfield High School

Caeden Cloud Nixa High School

• Earned Second Team All-District in Class 5 • District 6 • Helped Marshfield to a Class 4 state runner-up finish • Batted in the middle of the lineup, but became a tough postseason out

• First Team All-Central Ozark Conference outfielder • Hit .325 with a 1.043 OPS, 39 hits (14 2b, 1 3b, 7 HR), 38 RBI • Drew 20 walks and struck out 15 times, and stole eight bases • Committed to play for University of Kentucky

Brody Crane Neosho High School

Karson Durnin Camdenton High School

• Pitcher of the Year for the Central Ozark Conference West • Finished 21-10 and were COC West runner-up • Committed to the University of Arkansas

• Earned All-District & All-Central Missouri Athletic Conference • Shortstop was key part of Camdenton team that won districts • Committed to play for Wichita State University

Jackson Gamble Nixa High School

Levi Hilton Willard High School

• Central Ozark Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-District • 7-2 with 1.86 ERA in 61.2 innings, with 77 Ks and .202 opponents BA • Hit .330 with a 1.007 OPS, 6 HRs, 12 doubles and 32 RBI • Committed to play at Missouri Southern

• Unanimous First Team All-Conference & First Team All-District • On mound, was 6-1 with 0.91 ERA, with 62 strikeouts in 43 innings • Helped Willard win the Central Ozark Conference and finish 29-9

Colin Muldoon Kickapoo High School

Sebastian Norman Glendale High School

• Co-Pitcher of the Year in the Central Ozark Conference East • Compiled a 5-1 record with a 1.62 ERA in 51.2 innings • Struck out 56, issued 25 walks

• Senior was the COC East Player of the Year & All-District • Set Glendale single-season HR record (10) & hit .366 with 19 RBI • Oklahoma State commit also scored 25 runs & was 11-for-11 on steals

Wyatt Vincent Nixa High School

Jase Wilkinson Miller High School

• First Team All-Central Ozark Conference and All-District • Hit .403 with 1.94 OPS, 48 hits (15 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR), 34 RBI • Scored 44 runs and stole 28 bases for Nixa’s 26-11 team • Committed to play for Missouri State University

• Fired Miller to the Class 1 state championship • He was 11-1 with a 0.63 ERA in 66 IP, 156 strikeouts and 34 walks • Held opposing batters to a 0.89 average & picked off 10 runners

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doing.”

“He is a true team player,” Kayla said. “He graduated high school with 42 (I think) college credit hours, and academic all-state honors in both baseball and basketball. He’s a pretty amazing young man.”

Inspiration

“What he went through would have been a lot for an adult to handle, let alone a 16-year-old kid,” said his mom, Kayla.

Noah was back on the basketball court that December and this spring also marked his fourth year on the baseball team, as the centerfielder.

While doctors successfully repaired the artery and restored blood flow to his foot, it isn’t quite enough when he’s active. He is also missing a large part of his calf muscle that was removed during surgery.

He’ll never forget the December 2022 post-operations meeting with his doctor.

“He said, ‘This is amazing. How would you like to return to basketball?’” Noah recalled. “I played my first game after the first of the year.”

He had the support of his parents, Matt and Kayla, and siblings Ethan, Kaytlynn, Kendall and Thomas.

“The prayers of this community made the difference,” Noah said. “It was all God’s

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In the fall of 2022, months after his foot went numb for no reason before tests revealed a major issue, Norwood High School basketball player Noah Drake landed in the hospital.

“At one point, two surgeons stood at the foot of his bed and told him, ‘We aren’t talking about basketball. We’re trying to save your foot,’” recalled his mom, Kayla.

What was determined to be popliteal artery entrapment threw a scare into the then-sophomore, who had been part of Norwood High School’s 2022 state championship basketball team as its sixth man.

However, it didn’t deter him, and his fight is why he is being honored with the Inspiration Award during the Sports Commission Awards presented by Elliott Lodging.

Noah just graduated as the valedictorian in May 2025. Along the way, he not only scored a 28 on his ACT but scored north of 1,000 points in his career (as did two of his teammates).

“All glory to god,” said Noah, who in 2022 underwent a six-hour surgery. “It was a miracle. (Doctors) said I’d probably not play competitive basketball again.”

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★ Girls Team of the Year ★ ★ ★ Dora High School Girls Cross Country

• Class 1 state champs beat Northeast Cairo 44-43, sinking all four free throws in final 59 seconds • Coached by Jim Pendergrass, the Lady Cardinals won rebounding battle 36-25 • It was the first state title for Chadwick since 2005

• Class 1 state champs won their program’s first state title, edging defending champs 88 to 95.

• Coached by Sheree Nold, Isabelle Martin (17th) and Haley Perkins (27th) led the way • Turning point came in midseason when Nold ordered team to run as a pack

Fair Grove High School Girls Basketball

Fair Grove High School Girls Volleyball

• Class 3 state champs won their third consecutive state title, beating Principia 39-33 • Coached by Gary Greene, the Lady Eagles are 13th program in state history to win three consecutive • Fair Grove beat Thayer 57-43, El Dorado Springs 65-51, Lone Jack 55-22 to reach the finals

• Class 2 state champs finished 41-0, beating Bishop LeBlond 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-17) • Coached by Tonya Peck, the Lady Eagles ran win streak to 50 matches (fifth-most in state history) • Fair Grove won 15 of 16 sets en route to a second consecutive state title

Glendale High School Girls Golf

Nixa High School Girls Wrestling

• Class 3 state champs finished 50 strokes in front of second-place Central • Coached by Ron Yocum, the Lady Falcons had state champ in Page Bowman and runner-up in Audrey Duvall • It was Glendale’s second state title in three years and fifth in program history

• Class 2 state champs won their program’s first state title, scoring a state record 139.5 points • Coached by Dustin Martin, Nixa had seven medalists, including state champ in Addison Harkins • Rallied a year after falling a half-point short of tying for the state title

Skyline High School Girls Basketball

Winona High School Girls Volleyball

• Class 2 state champs rallied from 10-point deficit to beat St. Vincent 53-45 • Coached by Kevin Cheek, the Lady Tigers (29-3) didn’t have leading scorer Ashlen Garrett (knee injury) • Lady Tigers seniors were 103-19 in their careers

• Won the Class 1 state title, beating Advance 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-16) • Coached by Jordan Denning, Winona finished 343-2, beating Chadwick, Bismark & Jasper in state • Marked the sixth state title in school history

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• Repeated as the Class 1 state champions, beating St. Elizabeth 72-53 • Coached by Ethan Garrett, the Cardinals (23-7) won their final seven games, including in OT in the state quarterfinals • Clayton Garrison was named the Class 1 Player of the Year

• Coached by Sheree Nold, Dora won its first Class 1 state championship with 44 points, outscoring McAuley Catholic by two points • Cade Nold won the 400 & 800, and Daniel Tomlinson placed third in the 3200 meters.

• The 4x400 relay won, sealing the team title, with Tomlinson, Josiah Ward and Nold

Lamar High School Football

Lockwood High School Boys Golf

• Won the Class 2 state title, rallying to beat Fair Grove 25-22 thanks to 72-yard scoring drive in final minute • Coached by Jared Beshore, the Wildcats (11-4) overcame numerous injuries, winning six consecutive games to finish the season • Eleven players landed on the All-State list by the Missouri Football Coaches Association

• Won the Class 1 state championship, rallying from seven strokes back to edge Eugene by two strokes (338-333 671) • Kolton Kleeman and Easton Cossins were fourth & fifth, respectively.

• Lucas Eggerman placed 23rd, Talan Richter 50th and Owen Patterson 65th.

McAuley Catholic Boys Cross Country

Nixa High School Football Team

• Won the Class 1 state title, the program’s first in history, edging the runner-up 50-76 • Coached by Andy Youngworth, its top five runners placed between third and 19th • Michael Parrigon (third place, 16:25) didn’t arrive to hotel until 11 PM the night before after playing for school’s playoff soccer team

• Finished as the Class 6 runner-up (13-1) and clearly was one of southwest Missouri’s best teams ever • Coached by John Perry, the Eagles won District 5 and the COC East • Five players earned All-State, three on the first team

West Plains High School Boys Cross Country

miller High School baseball

• Won the Class 4 state title, outpacing runner-up Festus 91-113 • Coached by Alicia Gunter, Zizzers’ top five guys finished between 14th and 26th • It marked program’s 14th state, first since 2008, and 38th trophy overall

• Cardinals (25-5) caputured the Class 2 state title, beating Eugune 7-1 • Coached by Justin Snider, Miller’s Hayden Schnacke threw a two-hitter • Jarod Lung stole home in the first, and Miller surged with a four-run fourth

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★ Girls Athlete of the Year ★ ★ ★ Quinn Aldridge Marshfield High School

Hailey Buckman Logan-Rogersville High School

• Junior earned All-State in volleyball & basketball • In volleyball, had team-bests in assists (564), kills (361) and service aces (81) • In basketball, she averaged 12.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists & 1.6 steals a game

• Junior earned All-State in volleyball and basketball • Class 3 All-State in volleyball & was second on team in kills (268), blocks (57) and had 101 digs • Class 4 All-State in basketball, averaging 19.7 points and 8 rebounds a game

McKinli Mays El Dorado Springs High School

Brooke Daniels Fair Grove High School

• All-State in three sports, including volleyball (459 digs, 39 aces) • Class 3 All-State selection in basketball, averaging 12.8 points and 4.5 rebounds a game • All-State in track, helping 4x400 and 4x800 relays win state

• Senior earned All-State in volleyball, leading team to 41-0 record & state title • Class 3 Player of the Year in basketball, leading team to the state title & averaging 12.3 points, 6 rebounds • In spring, All-State in 300 meters & javelin, also played softball

Neely Schaaf El Dorado Springs High School

Crystal Smith Jasper High School

• All-State in three sports, including volleyball (304 kills, 50 aces) • Class 3 All-State in basketball, averaging nearly 20 points a game • Earned All-State in track: sixth in 800 & on 4x400 & 4x800 winning relays

• Senior played four sports, earning All-State in volleyball and set basketball all-time scoring record • In track, won fourth 100 meters title, a javelin state champ, runner-up in high jump & helped team place third • In softball, earned All-Region (.415 avg, 29 RBI, 31 runs scored)

Raylee Stenzel Mountain Grove High School

Brooke Teter Nixa High School

• All-State in volleyball and track • In volleyball, broke eight records in all classes • At Class 3 state track, placed fifth in 400 meters & sixth in 200 meters

• Senior was All-State in basketball and All-Region in soccer • In basketball, averaged 14 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 2.3 assists a game • In soccer, Drury signee helped Nixa reach Final Four

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• Junior football lineman earned All-State & MaxPreps National Player of the Year honors • Repeated and set records in state shot put and discus championships • Offensive lineman with 158 pancake blocks signed with Miami Hurricanes for football

• Senior earned Class 4 All-District in football as a return man • Earned All-State in wrestling, placing third in Class 3’s 190-pound weight class • In spring, helped 4x100 meter relay place third in districts and baseball team reach Final Four

Adam McKnight Nixa High School

Nolan Napier Seneca High School

• Sophomore Earned Class 6 All-State in football & basketball on two Final Four teams • QB threw for 1,733 yards (22 TDs) & rushed for 608 yards (8 TD) on state runner-up team • In basketball, averaged 14.7 points & 8 rebounds a game on state third-place team

• Senior earned All-State in football and wrestling • Class 3 First Team All-State in football, with 26 tackles on state runner-up team • Class 2 state wrestling runner-up in the 215-pound weight class

Michael Parrigon McAuley Catholic High School

Jace Renfro Seneca High School

• Senior earned All-State honors in two sports around All-District basketball honor • Placed third at the Class 1 state cross country meet (16:25) • District basketball Player of the Year & won Class 1 1600 state title (4:26)

• Senior earned All-State in football & wrestling • Class 3 First Team All-State in football with 67 tackles on state runner-up team • Class 2 state champion in 190-pound weight class (48-2)

Spensar Seiger Fair Grove High School

Alex Wilkerson Lamar High School

• On Class 2 state runner-up football team, senior QB had 3,238 yards of total offense (47 TDs) • Class 3 All-State in basketball with 14.2 scoring average • Medalist on 4x400 state relay team & starting shortstop on Final Four baseball team

• Class 2 Second Team All-State senior QB led Lamar to state title • All-District in Class 3 basketball (12 ppg, 46 steals) as team won district title • In baseball, he helped Lamar win districts with same number (21) of hits, RBI & Run scored

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★ sports commission cup ★ ★ ★

Sports Commission CUP The Springfield Sports Commission Cup was established in 2024 and is a prestigious award that celebrates the exceptional achievements of school athletics programs in the Sports Commission Awards area. Schools earn points based on their performance in MSHSAA-sanctioned sports, with a unique scoring system designed to honor outstanding team success throughout the academic year.

Tonight, we’ll reveal the Top Ten schools, and the highest-scoring school will proudly receive the Sports Commission Cup to display at their district.

SCORING REMINDER

A point system that honors athletic programs in southwest Missouri that have achieved team success during the academic school year.

Point System

The point system was created based on the championships sponsored by MSHSAA. Two separate point systems account for bracket sports and non-bracket sports although the two systems are similar in format.

Bracket Sports

Points are determined with points awarded in a descending manner with 75 points being awarded to the state champion.

Points descend in increments of 10 for teams that reach the final four where MSHSAA provides a championship and third-place contest. The following brackets descend in increments of five with the only exception being football where no third-place game is held.

Non-Bracket Sports

Points are determined in a descending manner of the top 16 teams. See the accompanying chart for the scoring structure.

Non-Bracket Sports Place Points

Bracket Sports 1 – 75 2 – 50 3 – 30 4 – 20 5-8 – 15 9-16 – 10

1 - 75 2 - 40 3 - 35 4 - 30 5 - 28 6 - 24 7 - 22 8 - 20

Football 1 – 75 2 – 40 3-4 – 30 5-8 – 20

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2023-24 Winner - Fair Grove High School

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Sports Commission Award Winners, 2013-2024 2021 – Mollie Beeson, Pierce City Softball 2021 – Lilah Genel, Parkview Cross Country 2021 – Morgan Green, Marshfield 2021 – Ashlyn Grier, Marshfield Volleyball 2021 – Bennie Hank Joiner, Lebanon Wrestling 2021 – Victor Kelbaugh, Reeds Spring Basketball 2021 – Cross Kubik, Kickapoo Baseball 2020 – Damon Emery & Dora Boys Basketball 2020 – Michael Finley – Willard Wrestling 2020 – Ethan Maddox & Marshfield Girls Basketball 2020 – Anya Smith & Rogersville Pomcat Dance team 2019 – Skyline Boys Basketball 2017 – Coach Doug Jones Legacy, Mansfield Baseball 2016 – Jacob Luebbering, Ava 2015 – In honor of Logan Middleton, Nixa 2014 – Tim Whisnant, Gainesville FALL SPORTS Girls Tennis 2024 - Lila Griesemer - Springfield Catholic 2023 – McKylie Cox, Willow Springs 2022 – Brynley Brotherton & Ether Choe, Kickapoo 2021 – Lexi Berry & Megan Roberts, Bolivar 2020 – Erin Jarvis, Springfield Catholic 2019 – Erin Jarvis, Springfield Catholic 2018 – Anna Rader, Springfield Catholic 2017 – Rachel Dwyer, Glendale 2016 – Rachel Dwyer, Glendale 2015 – Madison Watts & Hannah Nixon, Logan-Rogersville 2014 – Abbey Belote, Parkview 2013 – Samantha Johns & Avery Lawson, Forsyth Boys Swimming & Diving 2024 - Ethan Vance, Camdenton 2023 – Dakota Windsor, Lebanon 2022 – Lucas Chadwell, Glendale 2021 – Michael Jasinski, Glendale 2020 – Ben Hines, Nevada 2019 – Ben Hines, Nevada 2018 – Ethan Bergmann, Logan-Rogersville 2017 – Cole Smith, Ozark 2016 – Samuel Senn, Kickapoo 2015 – Samuel Senn, Kickapoo 2014 – Jordan Hill, Nixa 2013 – Will Brand, Glendale Girls Golf 2024 - Page Bowman, Glendale 2023 – Marlene Edgeman, Marshfield 2022 – Reagen Zibilski, Springfield Catholic 2021 – Reagen Zibilski, Springfield Catholic 2020 – Kayla Pfitzner, Springfield Catholic 2019 – Kayla Pfitzner, Springfield Catholic 2018 – Amber Wilson, Camdenton 2017 – Ari Acuff, Kickapoo 2016 – Ari Acuff, Kickapoo 2015 – Paige Moles, Marshfield 2014 – Paige Moles, Marshfield 2013 – Ashley Childers, Mt. Vernon Girls Cross Country 2024 - Grace Troester, Republic 2023 – Abigail Street, Webb City 2022 – Brayden & Jordan Kantola, West Plains 2021 – Riley Arnold, Blue Eye 2020 – Klaire Brown, Kickapoo 2019 – Alexis Barber, Ozark 2018 – Kelie Henderson, Bolivar 2017 – Tabitha Weber, Marshfield 2016 – Tabitha Weber, Marshfield 2015 – Claire Workman, New Covenant Academy 2014 – Tabitha Weber, Marshfield 2013 – Lexi McNiel, Plato Boys Cross Country 2024 - Aaron Ashley, Nixa 2023 – Tyler Harris, Kickapoo 2022 – Tanner Talley, New Covenant Academy

2024

2021 – Riley Simpson, West Plains 2020 – Daelen Ackley, El Dorado Springs 2019 – Clayton Whitehead, Carthage 2018 – Ryan Riddle, Webb City 2017 – Stephen Kielhofner, Springfield Catholic 2016 – Stephen Kielhofner, Springfield Catholic 2015 – Marcus Johnson, Nixa 2014 – Spencer Haik, Glendale 2013 – Thomas Chabrecek, Crane Softball 2024 - Carleigh Kinnaird, Neosho 2023 – Taylor Akers, Kickapoo 2022 – Jenna Lane, Logan-Rogersville 2021 – Haidyn Berry, Webb City 2020 – Izzy Erickson, Reeds Spring 2019 – Julia Higgins, Republic 2018 – Morgan Loggins, Waynesville 2017 – Zoey Mullings, Strafford 2016 – Tabitha Francka, Morrisville 2015 – Allie Krueger, Monett 2014 – Bailie Stine, Marionville 2013 – Catlin Evans, Pleasant Hope Boys Soccer 2024 - Welle Welle, Carthage 2023 – Corbin Clay, Kickapoo 2022 – Alex Spence, Glendale 2021 – Luke Courtney, Kickapoo 2020 – Kyle Sutton, Branson 2019 – Mitch Stephens, Glendale 2018 – Dylan Brown, Republic 2017 – Keaton Amstutz, Ozark 2016 – Jason Puente, Monett 2015 – Caleb Rodriguez, Waynesville 2014 – Ryan Randell, Springfield Catholic 2013 – Nic Bauer, Glendale Volleyball 2024 - Bella Faria, Kickapoo 2023 – Grace O’Reilly, Springfield Catholic 2022 – Sydney Golden, Nixa 2021 – Payton Van Veen, Willard 2020 – Birdie Hendrickson, Logan-Rogersville 2019 – Birdie Hendrickson, Logan-Rogersville 2018 – Chloe Rear, Strafford 2017 – Chloe Rear, Strafford 2016 – Chloe Rear, Strafford 2015 – Laynie Dake, Mt. Vernon 2014 – Mikala Hicks, Fair Grove 2013 – Morgan Kensinger, Fair Grove Football 2024 - Quinn Renfrom, Joplin (Offense) 2024 - Spencer Ward, Nixa (LB & DB) 2024 - Jackson Cantwell, Nixa (Linemen) 2023 – Andrew Link, Kickapoo (Linemen) 2023 – Luke Gall, Carthage (LB & DB) 2023 – Ramone Green, Jr., Nixa (Offense) 2022 – Tristan Wilson, Lebanon (Linemen) 2022 – Austin Wilkerson, Lamar (LB & DB) 2022 – Luke Gall, Carthage (Offense) 2021 – Tristan Wilson, Lebanon (Linemen) 2021 – Treghan Parker, Webb City (LB & DB) 2021 – Devrin Weathers, Webb City (Offense) 2020 – Isaiah Davis, Joplin 2019 – Will Boswell, Mount Vernon 2018 – Will Boswell, Mount Vernon 2017 – Josh Pruett, MV-BT/Liberty 2016 – Malachi Stout, Kickapoo 2015 – Josh Martin, Camdenton 2014 – Blayne Armstrong, Marshfield 2013 – Jaelon Acklin, MV-BT/Liberty

~ Past Winners ~

Girls Athlete of the Year 2024 - Brooke Daniels, Fair Grove 2023 – Macie Mays, El Dorado Springs 2022 – Riley Arnold, Blue Eye 2021 – Riley Arnold, Blue Eye 2020 – Kaesha George, Monett 2019 – Hayley Frank, Strafford 2018 – Hayley Frank, Strafford 2017 – Hayley Frank, Strafford 2016 – Claire Workman, NCA/Summit Prep 2015 – Emma Lander, Crane 2014 – Emma Lander, Crane 2013 – Morgan Kensinger, Fair Grove Boys Athlete of the Year 2024 - Stewart McDonald, Logan-Rogersville 2023 – Kam Durnin, Camdenton 2022 – John Gholson, Nixa 2021 – Case Tucker, Lamar 2020 – Terrell Kabala, Webb City 2019 – Tyson Riley, Springfield Catholic 2018 – Arkell Smith, Carthage 2017 – Connor Sechler, Bolivar 2016 – Chase Allen, Nixa 2015 – Lane Duncan, Licking 2014 – Spencer Haik, Glendale 2013 – Shane Williams, Mt. Vernon Girls Team of the Year 2024 - Fair Grove Volleyball 2023 – Lebanon Girls Wrestling 2022 – Springfield Catholic Golf 2021 – Willard Volleyball 2020 – Springfield Catholic Golf 2019 – Strafford Basketball 2018 – Strafford Basketball 2017 – Strafford Basketball 2016 – Strafford Basketball 2015 – MVBT/Liberty Volleyball 2015 – Winona Volleyball 2013 – Pleasant Hope Softball Boys Team of the Year 2024 - Marionville Football 2023 – Ash Grove Baseball 2022 – Glendale Swimming 2021 – Hartville Basketball 2020 – Hartville Basketball 2019 – Greenwood Basketball 2018 – Aurora Baseball 2017 – Mansfield Baseball 2016 – Mountain Grove Baseball 2014 – Springfield Catholic Baseball 2014 – Greenfield Boys Track & Field 2013 – Republic Basketball Girls Performance of the Year 2024 - Emree Cameron - Nevada 2023 – Kaemyn Bekemeier, Republic 2022 – Ashton Judd, West Plains 2021 – Lilly Whitten, Skyline Boys Performance of the Year 2024 - Jackson Cantwell, Nixa 2023 – Jackson Cantwell, Nixa 2022 – Greenwood Basketball 2021 – Marshall Swadley, Willard Inspiration Award 2024 - Reiss Kaderly, Marshfield School District 2024 - J.J. Huston, Lebanon 2024 - Josie Orellana, Ozark 2024 - Mavrie Pritchett, Miller 2023 - Beerly Brothers, Lockwood 2023 - Anthony Cowan, Exeter 2023 - Kellar Davis, Licking 2023 - Kaytlynn Drake, Norwood 2023 - Rylee Hodges, Camdenton 2023 - Samuel Murphy, McDonald Co. 2023 - Margo Price, Glendale 2022 – Bella Fletcher, Greenwood Volleyball 2022 – Libby Lakey, Dadeville Cross Country 2022 – Miller High School Girls Basketball 2022 – Jacob Skaggs, Willard Boys Tennis 2022 – Lawrence Green & Skyline Athletics

WINTER SPORTS Girls Swimming & Diving 2204 - Paige Sheridan - West Plains 2023 – Chloe Miller, Carl Junction 2022 – Ashlyn Moore, Kickapoo & Maggie Moore, New Covenant Academy 2021 – Maggie Moore, New Covenant Academy

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~ Past Winners ~

Sports Commission Award Winners, 2013-2024

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2020 – Maggie Moore, Summit Prep Academy 2019 – Cabrini Johnson, Logan-Rogersville 2018 – Molly Moore, Summit Prep Academy 2017 – Molly Moore, Summit Prep Academy 2016 – Krista Shimizu, Summit Prep Academy 2015 – Madeline Nelson, Glendale 2014 – Krystal Caylor, Kickapoo 2013 – Anna Brinck, Nixa Girls Wrestling 2024 - Brenya Crahan, Nixa (Upper Weights) 2024 - Jessa Joiner, Lebanon (Lower Weights) 2023 – Isabella Renfro, Seneca (Upper Weights) 2023 – Jessa Joiner, Lebanon (Lower Weights) 2022 – Quincey Glendenning, Lebanon 2021 – Ashlyn Eli, Nixa 2020 – Lizzie Miller, Buffalo 2019 – Lizzie Miller, Buffalo Boys Wrestling 2024 - Samel Murphy, McDonald Co (Upper Weights) 2024 - Andrew Manley, Seneca (Lower Weights) 2023 – Eli Zar, Neosho (Upper Weights) 2023 – Zan Fugitt, Nixa (Lower Weights) 2022 – Eli Zar, Neosho (Upper Weights) 2022 – Zan Fugitt, Nixa (Lower Weights) 2021 – Jesse Cassatt, Carl Junction (Upper Weights) 2021 – Zan Fugitt, Nixa (Lower Weights) 2020 – Gaven Sax, Waynesville 2020 – Trevor Christian, Lebanon 2019 – Cayden Auch, Neosho 2018 – Adrian Hitchcock, Neosho 2017 – Ethan Smith, Buffalo 2016 – Niko Chavez, Willard 2015 – Christian Lance, Nixa 2014 – Chase Brennan, Monett 2013 – Chase Brennan, Monett Girls Basketball 2024 - Allyssa Joyner - West Plains 2023 – Kaemyn Bekemeier, Republic 2022 – Bella Fontleroy Kickapoo 2021 – Lacy Stokes, Mount Vernon 2020 – Priscilla Williams, Branson 2019 – Hayley Frank, Strafford 2018 – Hayley Frank, Strafford 2017 – Kelsey Winfrey, Lebanon 2016 – Lexie Vaught, Crane 2015 – Morgan Henderson, Buffalo 2014 – Lauren Aldridge, Marshfield 2013 – Andi Haney, West Plains Boys Basketball 2024 - Tyrique Brooks, Central 2023 – Kael Combs, Nixa 2022 – Garrett Davault, Norwood 2021 – Aminu Mohammed, Greenwood 2020 – Aminu Mohammed, Greenwood 2019 – Aminu Mohammed, Greenwood 2018 – Monte Johal, Glendale 2017 – Jared Ridder, Kickapoo 2016 – DJ McNew, Mountain Grove 2015 – Juwon Morgan, Waynesville 2014 – Chris Kendrix, Willard 2013 – Austin Ruder, Nixa SPRING SPORTS Boys Tennis 2024 - Joshua Kim, Central 2023 – Caden Lingenfelser, Willard 2022 – Caden Lingenfelser, Willard 2021 – Caden Lingenfelser, Willard 2020 – Asa Borup, Joplin 2019 – Garrett Lewis, Joplin 2018 – Garrett Lewis, Joplin 2017 – Jason Nayar, Springfield Catholic 2016 – Jason Nayar, Springfield Catholic 2015 – Tucker Ethridge & Jack Gold, Logan-Rogersville 2014 – Wil Sistrunk, Greenwood 2013 – Tucker Ethridge & Matthew Gartland, Logan-Rogersville

Boys Golf 2023 – Jaxon Bailey, Monett 2022– Aiden Asby, Bolivar 2021 – Max Bowman, Glendale 2020 – Dawson Meek, Glendale 2019 – Dawson Meek, Glendale 2018 – Dawson Meek, Glendale 2017 – Taylor Haltom, Ava 2016 – Taylor Haltom, Ava 2015 – Baron Weaver, Glendale 2014 – Ben Charles, West Plains 2013 – Clayton Moles, Marshfield Girls Track 2024 - Jozey Sharp-MacPherson - Mountain Grove 2023 – Crystal Smith, Jasper 2022 – Ally Montez, Carl Junction 2021 – Brianna Utecht, Marshfield 2020 – Brianna Utecht, Marshfield 2019 – Brianna Utecht, Marshfield 2018 – Kylie Meier, Camdenton 2017 – Grace Wormek, Camdenton 2016 – Ariel Okorie, Waynesville 2015 – Claire Workman, New Covenant Academy 2014 – Claire Workman, New Covenant Academy 2013 – Kailey Chapman, Spokane Girls Field 2024 - Maliya Clark, Clever 2023 – Taylor Mayo, Kickapoo 2022 – Taylor Mayo, Kickapoo 2021 – Cali Essick, Branson 2020 – Kaesha George, Monett 2019 – Kaesha George, Monett Boys Track 2024 - Chase Sorrell, East Newton 2023 – Angel Dickerson, Camdenton 2022 – Daelen Ackley, El Dorado Springs 2021 – Daelen Ackley, El Dorado Springs 2020 – Lance Ward, Carl Junction 2019 – Lance Ward, Carl Junction 2018 – Nate Swadley, Willard 2017 – Nate Swadley, Willard 2016 – Daylan Quinn, MV-BT/Liberty 2015 – Lance Molz, El Dorado Springs 2014 – Brendan Black, Greenfield 2013 – Blake Alexander, Strafford Boys Field 2023 - Jackson Cantwell, Nixa 2023 – Jackson Cantwell, Nixa 2022 – Donoyn Fowler, Joplin 2021 – Marshall Swadley, Willard 2020 – Nate Baldwin, Sarcoxie 2019 – Zach Westmoreland, Joplin Girls Soccer 2024 - Bailey Snyder - Nixa 2023 – Reilly Heman, Glendale 2022 – Reilly Heman, Glendale 2021 – Abby Harrison, Nixa 2020 – Aeryn Kennedy, Camdenton 2019 – Jadyn Easley, Ozark 2018 – Jadyn Easley, Ozark 2017 – Jadyn Easley, Ozark 2016 – Alyson Reinold, Kickapoo 2015 – Kasey Opfer, Glendale 2014 – Whitney Snow, Camdenton 2013 – Payton DeHart, Nixa Baseball 2024 - Drew Wedgeworth, Glendale 2023 – Ben Smith, Springfield Catholic 2022 – Ben Smith, Springfield Catholic 2021 – Landon Richards, Hollister 2020 – Garrett Rice, Willard 2019 – Gage Singer, Aurora 2018 – Wyatt Sparks, Aurora 2017 – Connor Sechler, Bolivar 2016 – Hunter Dame, Conway 2015 – Hunter Dame, Conway 2014 – Tyler Ast, Springfield Catholic 2013 – Deric Link, Fair Grove

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EMERGING SPORTS Bass Fishing 2024 – Corbin Bailey & Kaden Messina, Camdenton 2023 – Logan Welch, Bolivar 2022 – Caden Kowal & Reece Waters, Camdenton 2021 – Brock Pearce & Preston Trapp, Diggins 2019 – Devon Rathbun & Caleb Haines, Parkview 2018 – Devon Rathbun & Caleb Haines, Parkview Archery & Target Shooting 2023 – Alyssa Willis, Sarcoxie Boys Volleyball 2024 - Max Mulyk, Nixa 2023 – Curtis Fair, Republic Esports 2024 - Preston Beckett, Ozark 2023 – Wilson Mao, Kickapoo SPIRIT AWARDS Cheer 2024 – Ozark 2023 – Ozark 2020 – Glendale 2019 – Republic 2018 – Seneca 2017 – Central 2016 – Republic 2015 – Ozark 2014 – Ash Grove 2013 – Ozark Dance Team 2024 – Glendale 2023 – Glendale 2020 – Glendale 2019 – Glendale 2018 – Glendale 2017 – Glendale 2016 – Kickapoo 2015 – Glendale 2014 – Willard 2013 – Bolivar Marching Band 2024 - Nixa 2023 – Kickapoo 2020 – Camdenton 2019 – Camdenton 2018 – Kickapoo 2017 – Lebanon 2016 – Parkview 2015 – Lebanon 2014 – Willard 2013 – Camdenton Specialty Awards 2017 – Uniform – Logan-Rogersville Baseball 2016 – Athletics Director - Will Christian, Lebanon 2015 – Student Section - Nixa 2015 – PA Announcer - Ramona Whayne, Hartville 2014 – Fans - Cassville 2013 – Mascot - West Plains Sports Commission Award 2024 - Kary Booher 2023 – Mediacom 2022 – Jerald L. Andrews 2021 – CoxHealth & Mercy Sports Medicine 2020 – Chevy Dealers of the Ozarks 2019 – Springfield Greene Co. Park Board 2018 – Elliott Lodging

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