Taking The Next Step
According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, only six percent of high school athletes go on to play their sport in college. This means that
Category: Sports
A New Era
As the sun rose on a new football season in 2024, college football fans woke up to bomb shell headlines. The National Collegiate Athletic
Missing the Celebration Bus
The standard for sports here at our school is held in the highest regard. Our sports have consistently won the Ozark Conference All-Sports Championship,
The Curse of the Coin
Recently many National Football League (NFL) teams have been victimized by the rules that are used for overtime in a game. Overtime is used
On Target
Multiple clubs and sports can be seen in the news, most prominently basketball, football, and the other big sports out there. But what about the
Fall Sports for Dummies
Football: In this popular sport, the goal of the game is to earn the most points by the end of the fourth quarter. Points are
Top of the Skate Floor
Since 11 years old, Minley Crawford has been roller skating religiously, pushing herself to new limits every day. Crawford’s mother used to skate for fun
A Spectator’s Guide to Swim Meets
Spectating a swim meet can be confusing. There are so many moving parts, loud noises, and cheers blasting in your ears, making it easy to
Locking in and Clocking Out
Every student involved in athletics at our school has different ways of getting ready for performances and relaxing afterwards, whether it’s with their teammates or
Behind the Scenes- Cheerleaders and Dancers
The joyful pom poms filled with color, you can spot them from the stands, but what goes on behind the scenes? They are the
Baseball Arm Care
With the participation of the sport rising many kids are getting involved and being too harsh on their bodies. I have dealt with arm issues
Reasons College Athletes Quit
#1 Burnt out For athletes who have played almost their entire life they may get tired of the same thing and want to change it
Pay to Play
Our school offers a variety of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) sports, but they all have some incredible price ranges. Some activities can
Repping for the Refs
Sports is something that dates back centuries and is a fundamental part of human society. It can be one of the biggest things to bring
Team of Sisters
Girls’ wrestling, a rising sport, is one of the fastest-growing sports according to the National Wrestling Coaches Association. On February 9 through 10, the girls’
Wearing School Pride
It’s a popular trope in TV shows and classic movies to see the high school jocks sporting their school pride through letterman jackets, yet over
More Than Cute Uniforms and Pom Poms
Cheerleaders may just seem like bubbly sideline entertainment at your favorite sporting event. However, when they face some of the best cheer teams in the
Cheerleading On a National Level
Our competitive cheerleaders have won their way to nationals once again, but earning a bid to nationals is only half the battle. Learn how these
Should Professional Athletes be Role Models?
Professional athletes are always under a spotlight and their every move is judged by fans and critics. However, they are just like everyone else and
Junior Varsity’s Hot Start
When you think of high school basketball, your mind immediately goes to varsity. However, you should recognize the talents and hard work of the junior