Kickapoo High Quarterly

KHQ TODAY
Kickapoo High Quarterly

KHQ TODAY
Kickapoo High Quarterly

KHQ TODAY
All content by Brady Powers
This years draft could change many franchises. Four specific teams will benefit off of it.

Inside the NFL Draft: Who Nailed it?

The National Football League draft took place last month and many teams got who they wanted. How will this draft affect the 2026-2027 NFL season?
Brady Powers, Sports Editor • May 12, 2026

#1. Las Vegas Raiders    The Raiders had a very good draft. They executed on all positions where they needed players starting with quarterback (QB) Fernando Mendoza. He is set to be a great starting...

Senior William Hicks has his future set on being a Meteorologist.

Both Eyes on the Skies

When it comes to the weather, William Hicks has it covered.
Brady Powers, Sports Editor • March 12, 2026

  During the school months, Missouri gets some harsh weather. From snowstorms to tornadoes, informing students on the weather can play a big part in avoiding various catastrophes. Luckily, senior William...

Houston looks to repeat what they did in 2025, getting to the National Chamionship. But this time, they are wanting to avenge their loss in the big game.

My March Medalist

Out of the 68 teams that play in March Madness, who do I think will hoist the trophy when it is all said and done?
Brady Powers, Sport’s Editor • February 27, 2026

With March Madness already here, many college basketball programs have shown that they have the teams to compete in early April. Though, one team in particular has had my attention since November. From...

One of these four teams is bound to go deep in March Madness, so who will it be?

Madness into March

Months ahead of the annual college basketball tournament, there are four teams that have separated themselves from the rest.
Brady Powers, Sports Editor • December 16, 2025

With March Madness on the horizon, four college basketball programs have made a statement to the rest of the sports world. From senior leadership to young talent, every team that is listed has the ability...

From the mat to the court, Chiefs athletes are ready to battle for victory.

Winter Sports Preview

The winter sports teams for the 2025-26 year are ready for their seasons. How will the Chiefs prepare?
Brady Powers and Jessica Vincent • October 16, 2025

Boys Basketball:     For their upcoming season, the Chief’s basketball team is hoping for a big year; with aspirations to go further than last year, and play at the state championship games. Senior...

Cooper wants students to recognize they are in one of the best schools in Missouri. He wants students to respect the school, and everyone in it.

Hidden Heroes of the Hall

Custodians do a great job keeping our school clean. So what do they have to say about it?
Brady Powers, Sports Editor • October 16, 2025

  The custodial staff, also known as janitors, are the people keeping our school clean. Without them our school would be unsanitary.     There are daytime and nighttime custodians. The difference...

Facing Our Fear of Clowns

Watch our magazine team take on the Coulrophobia Maze at the Field of Screams in Nixa, MO.
Nyah Warren, Brady Powers, Aubree Sims, and Barrett Chambers • October 15, 2025

Copy/click the link below to Come with us through the Coulrophobia Maze (the fear of clowns), at the Field of Screams in Nixa, MO! 🎪 Watch our magazine staff face their fears. It was such a fun experience,...

Surviving the Field of Screams

Join our magazine staff as we face our fears and experience one of Nixa’s spookiest attractions
Nyah Warren, Brady Powers, Barrett Chambers, and Aubree Sims • October 15, 2025

Come with us through the Field of Screams in Nixa, MO. Watch us endure the scares and capture every jump and scream! It was such a fun experience, definitely a must-visit this spooky season! (Flash + jump...

The "Spear-It" store has many items and they are looking for new ideas for next year.

Promoting School Spirit One Sale at a Time

DECA has started its own spirit store with the members of the Marketing II class running it.
Brady Powers, Reporter • May 13, 2025

Our school has been wanting a “Chief” spirit store for a long time and the Marketing II students are running it. It is called the Spear-It store. The class has been wanting to get the school community...

While our Chiefs haven't won the Tournament of Champions in 20 years, they are looking to do so this upcoming January.

Local Teams Representing at Tournament of Champions

In the 2026 Tournament of Champions (TOC) Kickapoo and Rogersville have been selected to play against top teams in the country, in one of the biggest high school tournaments.
Brady Powers, Reporter • May 13, 2025

The Bass Pro tournament of Champions is hosted at the Great Southern Bank arena which is home to the local, Missouri State Bears. This tournament is one of the most attended high school basketball events...

The April calendar with a proposed mini break in the third week that would provide students with the energy to finish the school year.

Equal Semesters

The first semester at SPS is shorter than the second semester by 10 days. Why is the first semester much shorter and how can we make them more equal?
Brady Powers, Reporter • March 11, 2025

   According to the Springfield Public Schools (SPS) calendar, the first semester is 81 days long and second semester is 91 days long. There is more time off in the first semester including Thanksgiving ...

Emirates airbus, similar to the Bombardier plane that collided with the Blackhawk Military helicopter.

The Truth About The Air

What’s going on with commercial/general aviation with the recent accidents, and what does this mean for Springfield?
Brady Powers, Reporter • March 11, 2025

   As of the start of 2025, it seems that there has been an increase of aviation accidents both in commercial and general types of flying. Commercial flying is an operation by aircraft to transport passengers,...

When the Whistle Fails

When the Whistle Fails

NFL officiating has slowly gone downhill over the years with questionable calls.
Brady Powers, Reporter • February 11, 2025

   Referees in the NFL have gotten noticeably and progressively worse over the past decade and the evidence to prove this is undeniable.     As an NFL fan for over 10 years, I’m familiar with...