2026 Sports Commission Awards Program

JUNE

Program of Events

16, 2026 • GILLIOZ THEATRE

The Springfield Sports Commission Awards showcase and celebrate the exceptional athletes, teams, and accomplishments that define sports excellence across the region.

Opening Remarks Rob Marsh, CEO & Executive Director, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Opening Remarks .............................................. Lance Kettering, Executive Director, Springfield Sports Commission

Welcome ................................................... Dan Reiter, 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 Eric Meruelo, VP of Mortgage Lending at Four States Bank

FALL SPORTS

Girls Tennis

Boys Swimming

Girls Golf

Girls Cross Country

Boys Cross Country

Boys Soccer

Softball

Girls Volleyball

Football - Lineman

Football - Defense

Football - Offensive Skills

WINTER SPORTS

Girls Swimming & Diving

Girls Wrestling - Lower Weights

Girls Wrestling - Upper Weights

Boys Wrestling- Lower Weights

Boys Wrestling - Upper Weights

Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball

SPIRIT AWARDS

Dance Team

Cheer Team

EMERGING SPORTS Archery

Bass Fishing Bowling Esports

SPRING SPORTS

Boys Volleyball

Boys Tennis

Boys Golf

Girls Field Events

Girls Track

Boys Field Events

Boys Track

Girls Soccer Baseball

TEAMS OF THE YEAR

Girls Team of the Year

Boys Team of the Year

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Girls Athlete of the Year

Boys Athlete of the Year

PRESENTATION OF THE SPORTS COMMISSION CUP

2025-26 Sports Commission Cup

Closing Remarks ................................................. Lance Kettering, Executive Director, Springfield Sports Commission

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

Garrett Calvert, Coordinator of Sports Strategies & Events

Cade Verble, Sports Commission Intern

SPRINGFIELD SPORTS COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS–OFFICERS

Chair - Dan Reiter, Springfield Cardinals

Vice Chair - Dale Replogle, Elliott Lodging

Secretary - Mark Hecquet, Visit Springfield

Treasurer - David Holtmann, City of Springfield

Past Chair - Kyle McClure, City Utilities

Brandon Ayers, OMB Bank

Erin Boster, Collegiate Awards

Devin Buehler, Mercy Sports Medicine

Teri Cantwell, Central Bank

Jennifer Dalton, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Chuck Hepola, Evangel University

Chris Martin, Allison Sports Town

Rob Marsh, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Jeremy Mhire, Proximal Strength

Nyla Milleson, Drury University

Aaron Owen, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

Brent Parker, University Plaza

Jason Pyrah, CoxHealth

Patrick Ransdell, Missouri State University

Josh Scott, Springfield Public School District

Jill Simmons, Springfield-Greene County Park Board

Stacie Wells, Lighthouse Christian

Ben Whitlock, Great Southern Bank

Danielle Ziverk, Springfield Hotel Lodging Association

PROUD TO HOST AND PARTNER WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS

Special thanks to these Sports Commission Supporters

PLATINUM MEMBERS

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

GIRLS TENNIS

CATHERINE CUNNINGHAM FR | SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC

• Earned a 6th place finish at state championships and was a district champion.

• Finished her singles season 26-0 helping the Lady Irish to a team District Title.

• Won first place at Springfield Invite and Republic Invitational.

ANLIYA JONES JR | LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE

• Earned District second-place finish.

• Advanced to state quarterfinals in singles also winning the Waynesville Invite.

• Helped Lady Wildcats win team title at Waynesville Invitational.

• A repeat nominee from 2025

EMILY PETERSON SR | NIXA

• Won conference title in singles.

• Was district doubles champion and helped Nixa to team district title.

• Committed to Truman State and a repeat nominee from 2025

KAMI BRYAN (SR) & JILLIAN HORNER (JR) BOLIVAR

• Won Class 1 State doubles championship and helped Bolivar to 3rd place finish.

• Earned district double title as Bryan broke state record for career wins in doubles (10945) and singles (59-21).

• Bryan/Horner 35 wins rank among top 10 all-time in state records for doubles in a season.

KAYLEE DORAN SO | CAMDENTON

• First Team all-conference and all-district

• Individual district champion winning 6-0, 6-0 in each match.

• Advanced to state quarterfinals and finished 17-3 in singles.

• A repeat nominee from 2025

LAYLA MASENA SO | NEW HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN

• Won district championship in singles.

• Earned 5th place finish in singles at state championships.

• Finished season 24-1 in singles.

ELIZABETH SMITH SR | MONETT

• Finished 6th place at state championships.

• Earned 2nd place at district championship.

• Won singles titles at Bird Dog Tournament and Mtn. Vernon Tournament.

• A two time nominee in ‘24 and ‘25.

BROOKLIN LEGGETT (SR) & BROOKE JASPERSON (SR) CARL JUNCTION

• Earned 3rd place doubles finish.

• Finished second place finish at districts.

• Was Mtn. Vernon Duo Champions as the team finished 33-10.

BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING

CARSON BUTLER SR | GLENDALE

• Class 1 State Champion in the 100-yard butterfly and state runner-up in the 200-yard individual medley

• Three-time All-State performer and twotime Southwest Missouri and COC individual champion

• Holds school, conference and Southwest Missouri records in the 100 butterfly and will continue his career at Florida Southern.

• A repeat nominee in 2025.

MAX GERMAN JR | CENTRAL

• State qualifier who placed 10th in the 100-yard butterfly and 14th in the 100yard breaststroke at the Class 1 State Championships.

• Helped Central compete among Southwest Missouri’s top programs throughout the season.

• Junior standout earned First Team recognition after contributing in multiple championship events.

CHRISTIAN KROPF SR | OZARK

• Earned All-State honors with an eighthplace finish in the 500-yard freestyle and 13th-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle.

• One of Southwest Missouri’s top distance swimmers and a key contributor for Ozark.

• Will continue his academic and swimming career at Wabash College.

CADEN OGLES JR | LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE

• Earned All-State Honorable Mention honors with a ninth-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle at the Class 1 State Championships.

• Ozark Mountain Conference champion in both the 200-yard individual medley and 100-yard butterfly.

• Junior standout also qualified for state in the 100-yard freestyle.

KOLTON EVANS SR | NEVADA

• Earned All-State honors with a fifthplace finish in the 100-yard backstroke and 12th-place finish in the 200-yard individual medley

• Holds four Nevada school records, including the 100 backstroke and 200 individual medley

• Three-time conference champion and William Jewell signee.

OWEN GRAY JR | CENTRAL

• State qualifier who finished 12th in the 200-yard freestyle and 10th in the 500-yard freestyle at the Class 1 State Championships.

• Consistently ranked among the area’s top distance swimmers throughout the season.

• Junior helped Central compete for team honors at the conference and state levels.

BRAYDEN MIAO SR | CENTRAL

• Class 1 state runner-up in the 100-yard butterfly and third-place finisher in the 100yard breaststroke.

• Multi-event state medalist who helped lead Central among the area’s top swimming programs.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of Southwest Missouri’s most accomplished swimmers.

WILL WRIGHT SR | CARTHAGE

• Earned All-State honors with a fifth-place finish in the 50-yard freestyle and eighthplace finish in the 100-yard freestyle.

• Holds Carthage school records in the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 200 individual medley.

• Truman State signee capped off a record-setting high school swimming career.

GIRLS GOLF

RYLEE ALLRED JR | ASH GROVE

• Captured her third consecutive Class 1 state championship with rounds of 78-74

• Won the Class 1 District 1 title and is a repeat nominee from 2025.

• Junior standout has established herself as one of the state’s premier golfers.

PAGE BOWMAN SR | GLENDALE

• Won her third consecutive Class 4 state championship with rounds of 71-70.

• Claimed a share of the Class 4 District 3 championship and helped Glendale compete among Missouri’s elite programs.

• Finished her career as one of the most decorated golfers in state history.

• Two-time Sports Commission Awards winner and University of Missouri signee.

PHOEBE LIN SO | CENTRAL

• Finished fourth at the Class 3 State Championships as a sophomore.

• Won the Class 3 District 3 individual championship.

• Helped Central place second in the Class 3 District 3 team standings.

• Emerging standout already ranks among Southwest Missouri’s top golfers.

EMILY SCHUBERT JR | MT. VERNON

• Finished fourth at the Class 2 State Championships.

• District runner-up and Big 8 Conference champion.

• Led Mt. Vernon to a fifth-place finish at the Class 2 District 3 Tournament.

• Earned All-State, All-District and All-Conference honors.

LAYLAH BATES SO | SCHOOL OF THE OZARKS

• Sophomore earned fifth place at the Class 1 State Championships

• Finished third at the Class 1 District 1 Tournament.

• A repeat nominee from 2025.

DELANEY DANIELS

SR | BOLIVAR

• Class 3 state runner-up after a final-round 75 vaulted her into second place

• Ozark Mountain Conference champion and district runner-up.

• Posted a season-low round of 64 and a 69.75 regular-season scoring average.

• Helped Bolivar capture the Class 3 District 3 team championship before signing with Central Missouri.

JOSEY ROBERTS SR | OZARK

• Earned fourth place at the Class 4 State Championships with rounds of 73-75.

• Shared the Class 4 District 3 championship and led Ozark throughout the season

• Broke records at Silo Ridge Golf Course, Horton Smith Golf Course and set a Missouri state record for lowest round on a par70 course.

• Three-time Sports Commission Awards nominee and Missouri State signee.

GRACE TIEDEMANN SR | SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC

• Earned fifth place at the Class 4 State Championships and helped Springfield Catholic finish state runner-up as a team.

• Posted a season scoring average of 72.3 and recorded one of the top rounds in Missouri history with a 66 at the MSU Relays as a repeat nominee.

• Helped Springfield Catholic finish runner-up at both the Class 4 State and District 3 tournaments.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

KATRINA CANTWELL JR | FAIR GROVE

• Finished fifth at the Class 3 State Championships with a time of 19:05.6.

• Mid-Lakes Conference and District 2 individual champion.

• Set a personal best of 19:00.08 at the SWMCCCA Invitational and placed second at the Missouri Southern Stampede.

AVA DOLL SR | JOPLIN

• Won the Class 5 individual state championship, becoming the first girls cross country state champion in Joplin High School history.

• Recorded an 18:06 at the state meet, the fastest time among Southwest Missouri runners.

• Won conference and district championships during a dominant senior season.

• Defending Sports Commission Awards winner and one of the region’s premier distance runners.

BROOKE HEDGER SR | WEBB CITY

• Earned All-State honors with a fifth-place finish at the Class 5 State Championships.

• Finished third at districts and second at the conference meet.

• Ran 18:33 at the state meet to cap an outstanding senior season.

• Pittsburg State University signee and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

JAYDEN CHAMBERS SR | NORWOOD

• Captured the Class 1 individual state championship with a winning time of 19:09.

• Won the state title by more than 10 seconds over the runner-up.

• Senior capped off an outstanding high school cross country career with a state championship.

KAEBRYNN GUNTER FR | WEST PLAINS

• Finished as the Class 4 state runner-up with a time of 18:34 as a freshman.

• Recorded six races under 19 minutes, including an 18:41 at the Missouri Southern Stampede.

• Runner-up at both the district and state championships while helping West Plains finish second as a team at state.

SYDNEY LISTER SR | OZARK

• Earned All-State honors with a 10th-place finish at the Class 5 State Championships.

• Central Ozark Conference East Division individual champion and First Team AllConference selection.

• Named First Team All-Southwest Region and posted a personal-best time of 18:45.39.

• Oral Roberts University signee who helped lead Ozark to the COC East team championship.

ARACELI PEREZ JR | WEBB CITY

• Earned All-State honors with an 18th-place finish at the Class 5 State Championships.

• Finished fifth at districts and third in conference competition.

• Recorded a personal-best time of 18:42.81 during the season.

• Helped Webb City compete among Southwest Missouri’s top cross country programs.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

GAVIN BLAINE JR | KICKAPOO

• Finished 12th at the Class 5 State Championships with a time of 15:45.

• Recorded a personal-best time of 15:30 while placing fourth at the SWCCCA Championships.

• Earned top-five finishes at Forest Park, Camdenton and the Central Ozark Conference East meet.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of Southwest Missouri’s top distance runners.

KYLE HATHCOCK JR | SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC

• Finished fourth at the Class 3 State Championships with a time of 15:47.

• Won the Blue Division at the Gans Creek Classic while setting a division-record time of 15:30.8.

• District runner-up, Mid-Lakes Conference runner-up and First Team SWCCCA selection.

• Established himself as one of Missouri’s premier Class 3 distance runners.

REYES MARTINEZ SR | NIXA

• Earned All-State honors with a 13th-place finish at the Class 5 State Championships.

• Ran 15:47 at the state meet to cap an outstanding senior season.

• Won the Nixa Invitational and finished runner-up at the Central Ozark Conference meet.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and key contributor to Nixa’s success.

LINCOLN CREWS SR | GLENDALE

• Earned All-State honors with a 10th-place finish at the Class 5 State Championships.

• Captured the Central Ozark Conference championship and set a Glendale school record with a 15:15 performance at districts.

• Finished third in the Gold Division at the prestigious Gans Creek Classic.

• Senior capped off a record-setting career as one of the area’s top runners.

WYATT KLAIBER JR | EL DORADO SPRINGS

• Captured the Class 2 state championship while breaking the Missouri state meet record.

• Ran a personal-best and state-record time of 14:51 at the State Championships.

• Won every meet during the season except the Missouri Southern Stampede, where he was still the top Missouri finisher.

• Two-time Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of the fastest runners in Missouri history.

SINRY MENDOZA SR | HOLLISTER

• Won the Class 3 individual state championship with a time of 15:25.

• Swept conference, district and state championships during a dominant senior season.

• Finished second at the Buffalo Invitational in one of the state’s most competitive races.

• Oklahoma State University signee and one of Missouri’s premier distance runners.

KELLEN ROBERTSON SO | SCHOOL OF THE OZARKS

• Captured the Class 1 individual state championship as a sophomore.

• Recorded a personal-best time of 16:16 despite battling an early-season injury.

• Emerged as one of the state’s top young distance runners with a remarkable postseason performance.

• Sophomore standout delivered one of the most impressive comeback seasons in Southwest Missouri.

BOYS SOCCER

TYLER FISCHER SR | SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC

• Named Class 2 Goalkeeper of the Year and Class 2 Region 3 Goalkeeper of the Year.

• Helped lead Springfield Catholic to a 31-1 record and the Class 2 state championship.

• Served as team captain while posting a remarkable 0.35 goals-against average.

• Drury University signee and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

MATT GIGLIO SR | BOLIVAR

• Earned First Team All-State, All-Region and All-District honors.

• Finished his career as Bolivar’s all-time leading goal scorer.

• Established himself as one of the top attacking players in Class 2 soccer.

• Drury University signee and one of Southwest Missouri’s most accomplished scorers.

TYLER HOLUM JR | SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC

• Named Class 2 Offensive Player of the Year and Class 2 Region 3 Offensive Player of the Year.

• Led Class 2 in scoring with 36 goals and 22 assists.

• Scored both goals in the state championship match as Springfield Catholic finished 31-1.

• Team Offensive MVP and Southwest Missouri All-Star Game selection.

HENRY LAYTHAM JR | CARTHAGE

• Earned First Team All-State and All-Region honors in Class 4.

• Named Class 4 Region 3 Defensive Player of the Year.

• Led Carthage’s defense against some of the state’s top competition.

• Junior standout established himself as one of Missouri’s elite defenders.

CHANDLER THURMAN SR | GLENDALE

• Earned First Team All-State and All-Region recognition in Class 4.

• Named Class 4 District 5 Most Valuable Player.

• Drury University signee and one of the region’s most impactful players.

MATTHEW GERETY SR | SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC

• Earned Class 2 Player of the Year and Class 2 Region 3 Player of the Year honors.

• Recorded 14 goals and 12 assists while helping Springfield Catholic capture the Class 2 state championship.

• Named to the All-State Academic Team and All-Central Team.

• Oklahoma Wesleyan University signee and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

RILEY HENSLEY SR | LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE

• Earned First Team All-State, All-Region and AllDistrict recognition.

• Named Class 2 Region 3 Co-Defensive Player of the Year.

• Led one of the area’s top defensive units throughout the season.

• Senior standout capped his career among Missouri’s elite defenders.

JASE JAEGER SR | GLENDALE

• Earned Second Team All-State honors and First Team All-District recognition.

• Named Class 4 District 5 Goalkeeper of the Year.

• Helped anchor Glendale’s defense against some of Missouri’s top competition.

• Finished his senior season among the premier goalkeepers in Southwest Missouri.

CONNER SHAAR SR | NIXA

• Earned All-State, All-Region and AllConference honors while helping Nixa finish district runner-up.

• Team captain, four-year letterman and Nixa Defensive MVP.

• Recognized as Defensive Player of the Year for his leadership and defensive play.

• Rockhurst University signee.

GAGE WESTON SR | GLENDALE

• Earned First Team All-State and All-Region honors in Class 4.

• Named Class 4 Region 3 Offensive Player of the Year and District 5 Offensive Player of the Year.

• Finished second in Glendale history with 37 career goals

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of Missouri’s top attacking players.

SOFTBALL

OLIVIA EMERY SR | NEOSHO

• Earned First Team All-State, All-Region, All-District and All-Conference honors.

• Named Conference Player of the Year.

• Helped lead Neosho to the district championship game as the No. 3 seed.

• Iowa Western Community College signee.

KAMIAH JOHNSON JR | NIXA

• Earned First Team All-State, All-Region, All-District and All-Conference honors.

• Named Conference Player of the Year and set the Missouri state record with 25 home runs in a season.

• Batted .550 with 61 hits, 58 RBIs and a remarkable 1.923 OPS

• Missouri State signee and one of the most prolific hitters in state history

PEYTON LINDSTROM JR | GLENDALE

• Earned First Team All-Region, All-District and All-Conference honors.

• Batted .447 with 12 doubles, 22 RBIs and 24 stolen bases.

• One of the area’s most dynamic all-around players, contributing both offensively and defensively.

• UCF commit and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

LIZ RHUEMS SR | WEBB CITY

• Earned First Team All-State, All-Region, All-District and All-Conference honors.

• Named Academic All-State while excelling both on the field and in the classroom.

• Helped Webb City earn the No. 1 district seed during an outstanding senior season.

• Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College signee and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

ELLIE SHEVEY SR | KICKAPOO

• Earned First Team All-State, All-Region, All-District and All-Conference honors.

• Batted .547 with 53 hits, 7 home runs and 40 RBIs.

• Missouri State signee and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

KADY HUNT SO | CARL JUNCTION

• Earned First Team All-State honors and was a unanimous First Team All-Conference selection.

• Named Conference Offensive Player of the Year after batting .549 with 45 hits, 8 home runs and 40 RBIs.

• Added 27 stolen bases while helping Carl Junction earn the No. 2 district seed.

AUTUMN KINNAIRD SR | NEOSHO

• Earned First Team All-State, All-Region, All-District and All-Conference recognition.

• Played a key role in leading Neosho to the district championship game.

• Consistently ranked among Southwest Missouri’s top performers throughout the season.

• Tulsa signee capped off an outstanding high school career.

MCKENZIE MORRIS SO | THAYER

• A First Team All-Region, All-District and All-Conference selection helping Thayer to a 4th Place finish at State.

• Her 167 strikeouts was fourth best in Missouri and her 0.51 ERA was second best in the spring.

• Finished 15-1 in the circle and also held an impressive batting average of .623.

EMILY SCHUBERT JR | MT. VERNON

• A First Team All-State, All-Region, AllDistrict and All-Conference selection helping Mt. Vernon to a third place finish at state.

• Her 24-2 record was the most wins by a pitcher during the spring season in Missouri, while she tossed a no-hitter and posted a 1.00 ERA with 252 strikeouts

• As a hitter she drove in 40 runs.

AUBREY STOUFER SR | CASSVILLE

• Earned First Team All-State honors and was named Conference Player of the Year after batting .540 on the year.

• Led Cassville to a district championship and fourth-place finish at the Class 3 State Tournament.

• Finished her career with 518 strikeouts while earning AllConference honors as both an infielder and pitcher.

• Crowder College signee.

VOLLEYBALL

BELLA ASANTE SR | CAMDENTON

• Conference Player of the Year and First Team All-District selection.

• Became Camdenton’s all-time assists leader and eclipsed 3,000 career assists.

• Named Academic All-State, AVCA Best & Brightest and earned a spot on the AVCA AllAmerican Watch List

• Drury University signee.

LUCY HAFER SR | WEST PLAINS

• Earned Class 4 All-State honors and First Team All-Conference recognition

• Recorded 854 assists, ranking eighth in the area and among Missouri’s leaders

• Holds West Plains career records for assists (2,672) and aces (196)

• Drury University signee and multi-sport standout for the Zizzers

LEXI LINDSEY SR | WINONA

• Set the Missouri state record with 4,246 career assists, becoming the first player in state history to surpass 4,000

• Led Missouri with 1,246 assists during her senior season and ranked among nation’s leaders.

• Helped Winona finish as Class 1 state runnerup.

• Quincy University signee.

AUDREY MOUERY SR | NEW COVENANT ACADEMY

• Earned Class 2 All-State honors and was named Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

• Recorded 598 digs, ranking fourth in the area and seventh in Missouri.

• Helped New Covenant Academy finish third at the Class 2 State Championships.

• College of the Ozarks signee.

TAYLOR WILLIAMS SR | WINONA

• Earned Class 1 All-State honors while leading the area with 549 kills.

• Ranked seventh in Missouri in kills and helped Winona finish as Class 1 state runnerup.

• Evangel University signee and a key piece of Winona’s championship-caliber program.

MILLIE BAUER SR | LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE

• Earned Class 3 All-State honors and was named Conference Player of the Year.

• Recorded 530 kills, ranking second in the area and 11th in Missouri.

• Joined the 1,500-kill club and finished her career with 1,619 kills

• University of Missouri signee

GWEN KUBIK SR | NIXA

• Earned Class 5 All-State honors and helped Nixa to 3rd place finish at the State Championships.

• Named First Team All-Conference and First Team All-District.

• AVCA All-Region selection and three-time Academic All-State honoree.

• Drury University signee.

ABBY MORRIS SR | WILLARD

• Earned Class 4 All-State honors along with First Team All-Conference and All-District recognition.

• AVCA All-Region selection and helped lead.

• Missouri Southern State signee .

TARA VENABLE SR | OZARK

• Earned Class 5 All-State honors and AVCA AllRegion recognition.

• Recorded 502 kills, ranking fifth in the area and 18th in Missouri.

• Ranked No. 2 in Missouri by PrepDig.

• Missouri State Beach Volleyball signee and defending Sports Commission Awards winner

TAYLOR WOOD SR | NIXA

• Earned Class 5 All-State honors and AVCA All-American Honorable Mention recognition.

• Recorded the first triple-double in Nixa volleyball history and finished with four triple-doubles during the season.

• Helped lead Nixa to conference and district championships and a third-place finish at the State Championships.

• Drury University signee.

FOOTBALL - LINEMAN

GAVIN BEACHNER SR | CARL JUNCTION

• Earned First Team Class 4 All-State honors as one of Missouri’s premier linemen.

• Named First Team All-Region and AllOzark Mountain Conference.

• Anchored one of Southwest Missouri’s top offensive lines throughout the season.

• Western Michigan signee and one of the area’s most highly recruited linemen.

LANDON HARPER SR | REPUBLIC

• Earned Class 5 All-State honors and First Team All-Region recognition.

• Named First Team All-COC West after an outstanding senior season.

• Helped anchor Republic’s offensive and defensive line play against top competition.

• Central Michigan signee and one of Southwest Missouri’s top linemen

MJ MARTSOLF SR | CARTHAGE

• Earned First Team Class 5 All-State, AllRegion and All-Conference honors.

• Helped lead Carthage against one of the toughest schedules in Missouri.

• Established himself as one of Southwest Missouri’s premier two-way linemen.

JACKSON CANTWELL SR | NIXA

• Named Gatorade National Football Player of the Year.

• Earned First Team Class 6 All-State recognition and helped lead Nixa to another outstanding season.

• Widely regarded as one of the nation’s top offensive line prospects.

• University of Miami signee and two-time Sports Commission Awards winner.

JAXON HUNTER SR | WEST PLAINS

• Earned Class 4 All-State honors and was named Ozark Mountain Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

• Recorded 77 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a pick-six.

• Named SWMFCA Class 4 Region Defensive Player of the Year and earned unanimous all-region honors on both the offensive and defensive line.

• Missouri Baptist University signee.

HAYDEN MAYS SR | NIXA

• Earned Class 6 All-State honors and First Team All-Region recognition.

• Named All-COC East after helping lead one of Missouri’s top programs.

• Played a key role in Nixa’s Class 6 state runner-up finish.

• Senior leader anchored the Eagles’ line on both sides of the football.

JACE RENFRO SR | SENECA

• Earned First Team Class 3 All-State honors and was named Class 3 Defensive Player of the Year.

• Helped lead Seneca to the Class 3 State Championship.

• Earned SWMFCA All-Region and All-Big 8 Conference recognition.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of the state’s most dominant defensive linemen.

FOOTBALL - DEFENSE

LANDON BLAND SR | CARTHAGE

• Earned First Team Class 5 All-State honors after helping lead Carthage to the Class 5 State Championship Game.

• Named First Team All-Conference as both a tight end and defensive end.

• One of the state’s premier two-way players and a dominant force on the defensive line.

• Oklahoma State signee.

RANDY FLINT SR | NIXA

• Earned First Team Class 6 All-State honors and was named SWMFCA Class 6 Defensive Player of the Year.

• Also named Central Ozark Conference East Defensive Player of the Year.

• Helped lead Nixa to a Class 6 state runner-up finish while excelling at both defensive back and wide receiver.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of the state’s top defensive playmakers.

HUNTER HANES SR | SENECA

• Earned First Team Class 3 All-State honors at defensive back and helped lead Seneca to the Class 3 State Championship.

• Unanimous First Team All-Big 8 selection and First Team All-District defensive back.

• Also earned all-conference recognition as an all-purpose back and return specialist as a repeat nominee.

KALEB NORMAN SR | REPUBLIC

• Earned Class 5 All-State honors along with First Team All-Region, All-District and AllConference recognition.

• Recorded 100 tackles and 10 tackles for loss during an outstanding senior campaign.

• Helped anchor one of the top defenses in the Central Ozark Conference.

• Academic All-State selection and leader for the Tigers.

JORDAN BRUNNERT SR | CARTHAGE

• Named Missouri Class 5 Defensive Player of the Year, SWMFCA Class 5 Defensive Player of the Year and COC Defensive Player of the Year.

• Recorded 118 tackles while leading Carthage to a state runnerup finish.

• Earned First Team Class 5 All-State and All-Region honors.

KEIRAN GOVAN JR | REPUBLIC

• Earned First Team Class 5 All-State and All-Region honors.

• Recorded 57 total tackles while also contributing 220 receiving yards on 10 receptions.

• Named First Team All-COC West after an outstanding junior season.

RYDER MARTIN SR | MCDONALD COUNTY

• Earned All-State honors while excelling as both a defensive back and quarterback.

• Recorded 101 tackles and passed for 1,489 yards during his senior season.

• Earned All-District honors at both quarterback and defensive back.

• Missouri Southern State University signee and one of the area’s top two-way performers.

BRYSON WHITMAN SR | HOLLISTER

• Named Mid-Lakes Conference Defensive Player of the Year after recording 94 tackles.

• Earned Class 3 All-State honors as an athlete and additional All-State recognition at linebacker and returner.

• Added 1,601 rushing yards while earning all-conference honors on both offense and defense.

• Southwest Baptist University signee and one of Southwest Missouri’s most dynamic two-way players.

FOOTBALL - OFFENSE

ZANE BROWNING SR | CARTHAGE

• Named SWMFCA Class 5 Offensive Player of the Year after leading Carthage to the Class 5 State Championship Game

• Passed for 1,406 yards and rushed for 981 yards during an outstanding senior season

• Accounted for 35 total touchdowns and named Class 5 allstate honors.

JAYDEN MCCASTER SR | NIXA

• Earned First Team Class 6 All-State honors and helped lead Nixa to a state runner-up finish.

• Rushed for 2,119 yards and 36 touchdowns, leading Missouri in touchdowns scored.

• Named SWMFCA Class 6 Offensive Player of the Year and Quarterback Club Large School Offensive Player of the Year.

• Southern Illinois University signee and First Team Sports Illustrated All-Missouri selection.

ADAM MCKNIGHT JR | NIXA

• Earned First Team Class 6 All-State honors after leading Nixa to a state runner-up finish.

• Passed for 1,819 yards and rushed for 695 yards while accounting for 23 total touchdowns.

• Named First Team All-Conference quarterback in the Central Ozark Conference.

• Missouri State University commit and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

BRODIE PROBERT SR | SENECA

• Led Seneca to the Class 3 State Championship as one of Missouri’s top dualthreat quarterbacks.

• Passed for 1,082 yards and rushed for 1,541 yards during a championship season.

• Accounted for 34 total touchdowns while earning All-State and All-Region honors.

MARCUS LOPEZ-DURMAN SR | CARL JUNCTION

• Named SWMFCA Class 4 Region Offensive Player of the Year and Ozark Mountain Conference Offensive Player of the Year.

• Rushed for 1,956 yards and 31 touchdowns on 281 carries.

• Established himself as one of Missouri’s premier running backs and offensive playmakers.

• Earned Class 4 All-State honors after a dominant senior season.

PRESTON MCCRACKEN SR | REPUBLIC

• Earned Class 5 All-State honors as one of the area’s top all-around athletes.

• Rushed for 1,368 yards, passed for more than 400 yards and accounted for 26 total touchdowns.

• Named First Team All-COC after helping lead Republic’s offensive attack.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of Southwest Missouri’s most versatile playmakers.

ROMAN MILLER SR | SENECA

• Named Class 3 Offensive Player of the Year and SWMFCA Class 3 Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year.

• Rushed for 2,542 yards and 44 touchdowns while recording 101 tackles on defense.

• Earned conference and regional Player of the Year honors on both sides of the football.

• University of Central Missouri signee and one of Missouri’s most dominant two-way athletes.

COLTON ROARK SR | CASSVILLE

• Earned First Team Class 3 All-State honors as a wide receiver and offensive playmaker.

• Rushed for 885 yards, threw for 448 yards and accounted for 19 touchdowns.

• Earned all-district and all-conference honors on both offense and defense.

• Pittsburg State University signee.

GIRLS SWIMMING

AVA BROWN FR | REPUBLIC

• As a freshman, placed ninth at the Class 2 State Championships in the 200-yard freestyle and qualified for the state finals in the 100-yard freestyle.

• Captured Central Ozark Conference championships in the 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle and two relay events.

• Holds Republic school records in the 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle and multiple relay events.

ELSA DOGOTCH JR | CARL JUNCTION

• Earned First Team All-District recognition and qualified for multiple events at the Class 1 State Championships.

• Finished 11th in the 100-yard breaststroke and 18th in the 50-yard freestyle at state.

• Ozark Mountain Conference champion in the 100 breaststroke, 100 freestyle and two relay events.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of Southwest Missouri’s top all-around swimmers.

OLIVIA MANNING SR | CARTHAGE

• Earned First Team All-District honors and qualified for the Class 1 State Championships.

• Finished sixth in the 100-yard breaststroke at the state meet.

• Established a new Carthage school record in the breaststroke.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of Southwest Missouri’s top breaststroke specialists.

ELISE REPLOGLE SO | REPUBLIC

• Qualified for the Class 2 State Championships in four events, including the 100 breaststroke and 200 individual medley.

• Finished ninth in the 100-yard breaststroke and helped Republic’s 200-yard freestyle relay place 10th at state.

• Central Ozark Conference champion in the 100-yard butterfly.

JAYLI COPE JR | GLENDALE

• Earned First Team All-District honors and qualified for the Class 2 State Championships in multiple events.

• Finished ninth in the 100-yard breaststroke with a personal-best time of 1:09.34 at the state meet.

• Also competed in the 100-yard butterfly and helped Glendale’s 200-yard medley relay place 10th at state.

ROSLYN FIORINO SR | WEST PLAINS

• Earned First Team All-District and Academic All-American

• Qualified for the Class 1 State Championships in multiple events.

• Finished 11th in the 200-yard freestyle and 15th in the 100yard freestyle at state.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and Northern Kentucky University signee.

MISSY MIZELL SR | LEBANON

• Earned All-State honors with a fourthplace finish in the 50-yard freestyle and sixth-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke.

• Central Ozark Conference champion and record holder in the 50 freestyle while also winning the 100 butterfly.

• Drury University signee and defending Sports Commission Awards winner.

GRACE SHAW SR | OZARK

• Earned First Team All-District honors and qualified for the Class 2 State Championships.

• Competed in both the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle at state.

• Consistently ranked among Ozark’s top performers throughout her senior season.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and key contributor to the Tigers’ success.

GIRLS WRESTLING LOWER WEIGHTS

ADDISON HARKINS SR | NIXA

• Finished as the Class 2 state runner-up at 130 pounds after advancing to the finals with two pins and a 6-1 decision.

• Posted an outstanding 43-4 record during her senior season.

• Established herself as one of Missouri’s premier wrestlers in one of the state’s deepest weight classes.

• Four-time Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of the most accomplished wrestlers in program history

CARLYNN MYNATT JR | MARSHFIELD

• Finished as the Class 1 state runner-up at 115 pounds and became Marshfield’s first girls wrestling state finalist.

• Posted a 43-7 record and achieved her 100th career victory during the season.

• Ozark Mountain Conference champion and Female Wrestler of the Year

• A repeat Sports Commission Award nominee.

MABEL ROGERS FR | REPUBLIC

• Won the Class 2 state championship at 115 pounds with a perfect 42-0 record.

• Captured titles at the district tournament, Central Ozark Conference meet, Republic Invitational, Joel Rios Invitational and Bring the Hammer.

• Folkstyle National High School Champion and ranked No. 1 in Missouri at 115 pounds.

• Ranked No. 13 nationally by Sports Illustrated and one of the nation’s top young wrestlers.

ISABELLA MONTEZ SR | CARL JUNCTION

• Earned a Class 1 state runner-up finish at 130 pounds.

• Compiled a 40-7 record during her senior season.

• Advanced to the state finals with three pins during the state tournament.

SCOUT PURYEAR FR | WILLARD

• Captured the Class 2 state championship at 130 pounds as a freshman.

• Finished the season with a 46-4 record and defeated a senior by 1-0 decision in the state semifinals.

• Conference champion, district runner-up and Academic AllState selection.

• Multi-sport athlete who also contributed as a starter for the Willard soccer team.

ALYSSA SALEMIE SO | BRANSON

• Earned a Class 2 state runner-up finish at 115 pounds as a sophomore.

• Finished the season with a 32-4 record and 24 pins.

• Advanced to the state finals with a dominant run that included a technical fall, pin and major decision.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of Southwest Missouri’s rising stars.

MILLIE WATERMAN SR | REPUBLIC

• Finished as the Class 2 state runner-up at 120 pounds with a 44-6 record.

• Advanced to the state finals with victories of 4-1, 8-4 and 7-4.

• Ozark Mountain Conference champion and Class 2 District 3 runner-up.

• Helped Republic establish itself as one of Missouri’s top girls wrestling programs.

GIRLS WRESTLING UPPER WEIGHTS

EMILY BRIXEY JR | WILLARD

• Captured the Class 2 state championship at 170 pounds with a dominant 41-3 record.

• Won titles at the District 3 Tournament, Central Ozark Conference Championships, Lady Tiger Pride Battle and Monett Tournament.

• Two-time conference champion, two-time district champion and three-time Academic All-State selection.

• National dual team member, Team Missouri representative and team captain for one of the state’s top programs, and a repeat Sports Commission Award nominee.

ADDISON BROWN SO | WAYNESVILLE

• Earned a Class 2 state runner-up finish at 135 pounds after posting a 45-6 record.

• Advanced to the state finals with dominant victories of 12-0, 16-1 and 5-0.

• Conference champion, district champion and two-time state medalist.

• Earned all-state, all-district and all-conference recognition during an exceptional sophomore campaign.

KAYLEE JAMES SO | CARTHAGE

• Won the Class 2 state championship at 140 pounds with a remarkable 51-1 record.

• Became Carthage High School’s first-ever girls wrestling state champion.

• Posted one of the best records in Missouri while dominating her weight class throughout the season.

• Sophomore standout has already cemented her place in school history.

KAMRYN BOURBON SO | NIXA

• Finished as the Class 2 state runner-up at 145 pounds with an outstanding 46-4 record.

• Advanced to the state finals with commanding victories of 18-1, 9-1 and 3-0.

• One of the top sophomore wrestlers in Missouri and a key contributor to Nixa’s continued success.

NATALIE EDMISSON SR | NIXA

• Captured the Class 2 state championship at 155 pounds with a 42-7 record.

• Overcame a challenging postseason path after placing third at districts before peaking at the state tournament.

• Central Ozark Conference champion and one of Missouri’s most accomplished senior wrestlers.

• Finished her career with a state title and a reputation as one of the area’s toughest competitors.

SOPHIEA QUINN SR | LEBANON

• Finished as the Class 2 state runner-up at 235 pounds with an impressive 40-3 record.

• Advanced to the state finals with consecutive victories of 3-0, 3-0 and 6-0.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of the state’s premier heavyweight competitors.

BOYS WRESTLING LOWER WEIGHTS

CADEN GROOM JR | SENECA

• Captured the Class 2 state championship at 132 pounds after winning the title match in suddenvictory overtime.

• Finished the season with an outstanding 43-3 record.

• Big 8 Conference champion, district champion and Academic All-State selection.

CAMDON KUNKEL SR | CARL JUNCTION

• Earned a Class 3 state runner-up finish at 126 pounds with a 43-4 record.

• Captured championships at the District 3, Ozark Mountain Conference, Branson Invitational, Kinloch Classic and KC Stampede.

PARKER HANSEN FR | OZARK

• Finished as the Class 4 state runner-up at 106 pounds as a freshman with a 42-3 record.

• Captured championships at the District 3, Central Ozark Conference, Kinloch Classic, Branson and Fort Zumwalt North tournaments

• Nationally recognized prospect who earned a Takedown Media Top 50 ranking and Sports Illustrated honorable mention.

BRANT LAUGHLIN SO | SENECA

• Won the Class 2 state championship at 144 pounds with a thrilling 5-4 victory in the state finals, finishing with a 44-1 record.

• Conference and district champion who also placed at the NHSA Individual Nationals and Missouri Freestyle State Championships and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

ELI MANLEY SR | SENECA

• Finished as the Class 2 state runner-up at 138 pounds with a 43-2 record.

• Captured championships at the District 3 Tournament, Big 8 Conference Tournament, Seneca Invitational, and Santa Slam.

• Northern Oklahoma College signee and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

BOYS WRESTLING UPPER WEIGHTS

DJ GLIDEWELL SR | NEVADA

• Captured the Class 2 state championship at 215 pounds with victories of 7-4 and 3-0 in his final two matches

• Finished his senior season with an outstanding 40-3 record and district champion.

• Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College signee.

JACE RENFRO SR | SENECA

• Repeated as Class 2 state champion at 190 pounds to cap an outstanding wrestling career.

• Finished the season with a dominant 38-1 record.

• Established himself as one of Missouri’s elite wrestlers with back-to-back state championships

• Defending Sports Commission Awards winner.

MARCUS LOPEZ-DURMAN SR | CARL JUNCTION

• Won the Class 3 state championship at 190 pounds and compiled a 34-4 record.

• Completed one of the area’s best redemption stories by turning a state finals overtime loss into a state title.

• Repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee and one of Southwest Missouri’s premier athletes.

COLTON ROARK SR | CASSVILLE

• Captured the Class 2 state championship at 175 pounds with a remarkable 56-2 record.

• Won championships at the District 3 Tournament, Big 8 Conference Tournament, Monett Invitational and Cassville Invitational.

• Pittsburg State University signee and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

BRYSON WHITMAN SR | HOLLISTER

• Won Class 2 state championship at 165 pounds and became Hollister’s first wrestling state champion in school history.

• Finished the season with an outstanding 48-1 record

• Southwest Baptist University signee and championship leader for the Tigers.

YEAR ROUND

CONGRATULATIONS

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Girls Basketball Nominee

McKenzie Morris

Softball Nominee

THAYER SCHOOLS ARE PROUD OF YOUR RECOGNITION.

From Thayer High School Athletics

GIRLS BASKETBALL

QUINN ALDRIDGE SR | MARSHFIELD

• Averaged 12.9 points per game while helping Marshfield earn a third-place finish at the Class 5 State Tournament.

• Earned First Team All-State, All-District and AllOzark Mountain Conference honors.

• Drury University signee.

RYLEIGH DAVIS SO | THAYER

• Named SCA Player of the Year after averaging 25.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

• Drained 87 three-pointers and surpassed 1,000 career points as a sophomore.

• Earned All-State and All-District honors while establishing herself among Missouri’s elite players.

CHLOE JONES SR | WILLOW SPRINGS

• Named District 9 Player of the Year after averaging 26 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals per game.

• Helped lead Willow Springs to the state quarterfinals.

• Earned All-State and First Team All-SCA honors.

• Evangel University signee.

KINLEY LARSEN SO | STRAFFORD

• Averaged 20.9 points per game while helping Strafford capture the Class 4 State Championship.

• Scored 31, 32 and 31 points in the final three games of the season.

• Earned All-State and unanimous First Team All-Mid-Lakes Conference honors and a repeat nominee.

JOSIE SALAZAR SR | KICKAPOO

• Averaged 10.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

• Helped lead Kickapoo to a district championship and state quarterfinal appearance.

• Earned Class 6 All-State and First Team All-COC East honors and is a repeat nominee.

HAILEY BUCKMAN SR | LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE

• Averaged 21.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game during an outstanding senior season.

• Connected on 40 percent of her three-point attempts while leading the Wildcats offensively.

• Earned First Team All-State, All-District and All-Conference recognition.

• Southeast Missouri State University signee and repeat nominee.

GILLIAN GREEN SO | WEST PLAINS

• Averaged 16.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game as a sophomore.

• Helped lead West Plains to the district championship game.

• Earned All-State and All-District recognition in Class 5.

ELSIE LARSEN SR | STRAFFORD

• Named Class 4 Player of the Year and District 10 Player of the Year leading Strafford to Class 4 State Championship.

• Averaged 17.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game.

• Colorado State signee and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee

ANAYA PERRY SO | KICKAPOO

• Named District 5 Player of the Year and Central Ozark Conference East Player of the Year and allstate honors.

• Averaged 15.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

• Shot 37 percent from three-point range while leading Kickapoo’s offense and is a repeat nominee.

PEYTON WARD JR | MARSHFIELD

• Named both District 6 and Ozark Mountain Conference Player of the Year.

• Averaged 20.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

• Helped Marshfield earn a third-place trophy at the Class 5 State Tournament.

• University of New Mexico commit and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

BOYS BASKETBALL

JAX BAXTER SR | STOCKTON

• Named Southwest Conference and District 12 Player of the Year after averaging 22.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.

• Became Stockton’s all-time leading scorer with 1,977 career points, with school records in blocks and free throws.

• John Brown University signee.

COLTON INGOLD JR | BOLIVAR

• Averaged 17.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game while knocking down 50 three-pointers.

• Scored the game-winning buzzer-beater against No. 1-ranked Nixa at the Blue & Gold Tournament and surpassed 1,000 career points.

• Earned All-State and First Team All-Ozark Mountain Conference honors.

REESE KIMREY SR | KICKAPOO

• Named Central Ozark Conference East and District 5 Player of the Year.

• Averaged 14.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game while shooting 51 percent from the field.

• Earned Class 6 All-State honors.

• Northwest Missouri State signee and repeat Sports Commission Awards nominee.

TITUS MOORE SO | LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE

• Averaged 13.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game while helping Logan-Rogersville capture the Class 4 State Championship.

• Earned All-State and First Team All-Ozark Mountain Conference honors.

• All-Ozone First Team selection and recipient of the team’s Assist and Hustle awards.

JOELLE ROVER JR | GLENDALE

• Averaged 24.2 points, 6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game.

• Helped Glendale finish the season with 18 victories.

• Earned First Team All-COC East recognition.

CHASE BRANHAM JR | LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE

• Named Class 4 Player of the Year, District 10 Player of the Year and Ozark Mountain Conference Player of the Year.

• Averaged 21.5 points per game while shooting nearly 62 percent from the field.

• Led Logan-Rogersville to the Class 4 State Championship

• Indiana University commit , All-American selection a two-time nominee.

KOLBY JAMES SR | WILLOW SPRINGS

• Named SCA and District 9 Player of the Year after averaging 27.1 points per game.

• Became Willow Springs’ all-time leading scorer with 2,215 career points, adding 729 points during his senior season.

• Earned Class 3 All-State honors and was named Missouri Sports Network Bill Rowe Player of the Year.

ADAM MCKNIGHT JR | NIXA

• Averaged 20.9 points and 9.3 rebounds per game and owns Nixa’s career rebounding record as a junior.

• Earned Class 6 All-State honors and First Team All-Conference recognition

• Missouri State football commit and two-time Sports Commission Awards nominee.

KYLAN PICKREN JR | OZARK

• Averaged 24.2 points, 6 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game.

• Became Ozark’s all-time leading scorer with 1,557 career points in just three seasons.

• Earned unanimous First Team All-COC East honors and District 5 recognition.

KYRESE SIMPSON JR | HILLCREST

• Named District 6 Player of the Year after averaging 24 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

• Enters senior season with 1,750 career points and within reach of the Springfield Public Schools scoring record.

• Led Hillcrest to a third-place finish at the Class 5 State Tournament and is a repeat nominee.

EMERGING SPORTS

VIOLETTA FAHREEV

SR | REPUBLIC | ARCHERY

• Captured the Missouri State Championship in girls archery.

• Consistently placed among the top finishers throughout the season leading up to state.

• Lyon College signee and state champion competitor.

CONNER MYERS

SR | REPUBLIC | ESPORTS

• Led Republic to the Missouri State Championship in Apex Legends Esports.

• Demonstrated elite teamwork, strategy and competitive performance throughout the season.

• Ozarks Technical Community College signee and state champion competitor.

ADDISON HARVEY SR | NIXA | BOWLING

• Earned recognition as one of Southwest Missouri’s top high school bowlers.

• Competed among the state’s best athletes in one of Missouri’s fastest-growing activities.

• Finished her career as a leader and ambassador for high school bowling.

CADEN BALL & WILLIAM KUZEMKA

GLORIA DEO ACDEMY BASS FISHING

• A two-time winner in bass fishing, the duo finished as state runners-up at the 2026 Missouri High School Bass Fishing State Championship on Truman Lake.

• Named 2026 Missouri TBF High School Team of the Year.

• Qualified for the TBF SAF / Major League Fishing National Championship for the fourth consecutive season.

• Four-time national championship qualifiers. Kuzemka is a Drury signee.

SPIRIT AWARDS

CARL JUNCTION CHEER

• Captured MCCA Gameday State Championships in both the Varsity 4A Division and Varsity 3A/4A Stunt Group Division.

• Qualified for UCA Nationals after an outstanding championship season.

• Established itself as one of Missouri’s premier competitive cheer programs.

• First time Springfield Sports Commission Awards Spirit Team winner.

REPUBLIC TIGERETTES DANCE

• Earned a third-place finish in Hip Hop at the MDTA State Championships.

• Captured first place in Hip Hop and second place in Pom at the 2026 Sugar Bears Invitational.

• Recorded two first-place solo finishes and four additional Top-5 solo performances at the Sugar Bears Invitational.

• Won both routines at the Lee’s Summit North Invitational, with Hip Hop earning the Outstanding Technique Award.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

CAMDEN BERRY JR | NIXA

• Earned First Team All-District honors after helping lead Nixa to a 14-8-1 record.

• Recorded 333 kills, ranking 11th in Missouri and among the top 200 players nationally.

• Added 48 aces and 213 digs while establishing himself as one of the state’s top all-around players.

• Member of the USA Beach Volleyball U18 National Team and one of Missouri’s premier volleyball prospects.

BOYS TENNIS

JOSEPH CODER SR | KICKAPOO

• Captured the Class 3 District 5 singles championship and advanced to the state quarterfinals.

• Finished the season with an undefeated 25-0 record through district and state competition.

• Helped lead Kickapoo to its first district team championship in five years.

BEN MERRIFIELD SR | BRANSON

• Captured the Class 2 District 6 singles championship and finished third at the State Championships.

• Advanced to the state semifinals during an outstanding senior season.

• Helped Branson earn a district runner-up finish while posting a 17-7 team record.

• Grinnell College signee and two-time Sports Commission Awards nominee

HAN SEO SO | GREENWOOD

• Finished as the Class 1 State Runner-Up after an outstanding postseason run.

• Captured the District 6 singles championship and advanced to the state title match.

• Led Greenwood to a district runner-up finish as a sophomore.

ARCHER ANBARI (FR) & ALEX HOLDEN (JR) GREENWOOD

• Finished fourth at the Class 1 State Doubles Championships.

• Advanced to the state semifinals after earning District 6 doubles runner-up honors.

• Helped Greenwood secure a district runner-up finish as a team.

• One of Missouri’s top doubles teams and a key part of Greenwood’s success.

WILLIAM HEIN FR | SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC

• Earned a third-place finish at the Class 1 State Championships as a freshman.

• Finished as the District 6 singles runner-up before advancing to the state semifinals.

• Helped Springfield Catholic win a district championship and finish runner-up at the Springfield Invitational.

LUCAS RIFFE SO | REPUBLIC

• Earned a Class 3 District 5 singles runner-up finish and qualified for the State Championships.

• Advanced to the state quarterfinals as one of Southwest Missouri’s top underclassmen.

• Helped Republic compete at the district level throughout the season and is a repeat nominee.

KOOPER SHIPMAN SR | WILLARD

• Earned a fourth-place finish at the Class 2 State Championships.

• Advanced to the state semifinals after finishing as the District 6 singles runner-up.

• Helped lead Willard throughout another competitive season.

COLTON INGOLD (JR) & MACCAFFEY RICH (JR) BOLIVAR

• Captured the Class 1 District 7 doubles championship and earned a third-place finish at the State Championships.

• Advanced to the state semifinals and finished as one of Missouri’s top doubles teams.

• Won the Warrensburg Varsity Doubles Tournament silver medal and helped Bolivar finish third as a team at state.

• Undefeated 18-0 team leaders who helped guide Bolivar to a district championship.

BOYS GOLF

BLAYNE ALTERMATT JR | MTN. VIEW-LIBERTY

• Finished as the Class 2 State Runner-Up with rounds of 75 and 70.

• Helped lead Liberty to the Class 2 District 3 team championship.

• One of the top finishers at the State Championships despite placing eighth at districts.

• Junior standout emerged as one of Missouri’s premier golfers.

PEYTON BURBRIDGE SR | NIXA

• Captured the Class 5 individual state championship, becoming Nixa’s first-ever state golf champion.

• Overcame two offseason surgeries to complete one of the most remarkable championship runs in Missouri golf.

• Finished his career by improving from previous state finishes of 49th, 86th and 57th to state champion.

HARPER ELLIOTT SO | SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC

• Won the Class 3 individual state championship with rounds of 69 and 72.

• Captured the Class 3 District 3 championship and finished runner-up at the Ozark Golf Invitational.

• Became Springfield Catholic’s first-ever individual state golf champion.

• Helped lead the Irish to a third-place finish at the Class 3 State Championships.

TRENTON KING SR | GLORIA DEO ACADEMY

• Won the Class 1 individual state championship and district championship.

• Helped Gloria Deo Academy capture both the Class 1 State Championship and District Championship as a team.

• Became the school’s first MSHSAA individual state champion.

• Led Gloria Deo Academy to the first state title in program history.

BRADY ALTERMATT SR | MTN. VIEW-LIBERTY

• Earned a Top-10 finish at the Class 2 State Championships, tying for ninth place.

• Captured the Class 2 District 3 individual championship.

• Helped lead Liberty to the Class 2 District 3 team title.

• Senior leader played a key role in one of Southwest Missouri’s top golf teams.

KARTER CLARK JR | MT. VERNON

• Finished sixth at the Class 3 State Championships with rounds of 73 and 75.

• Earned runner-up honors at the Class 3 District 3 Tournament.

• Helped lead Mt. Vernon throughout another successful season of competition.

• Junior established himself among the top golfers in Class 3.

RILEY FRANKLIN JR | OZARK

• Finished as the Class 5 State Runner-Up after an outstanding postseason performance.

• Captured championships at the District 3 Tournament, Ozark Invitational and Willard Invitational.

• Recorded multiple Top-3 finishes throughout the season, including runner-up at the SPS Invitational.

• Marquette University commit.

BRADY POWERS SR | KICKAPOO

• Captured the Central Ozark Conference East individual championship.

• Recorded six Top-10 tournament finishes during his senior season.

• Helped lead Kickapoo to the Central Ozark Conference East team championship.

• Drury University signee and one of Southwest Missouri’s most consistent golfers.

GIRLS FIELD EVENTS

MYLEA ADAMS SR | WEST PLAINS

• Earned two Class 4 All-State medals at the Missouri State Track & Field Championships.

• Placed fifth in the triple jump with a mark of 36-2¼.

• Added a fifth-place finish in the long jump at 17-7.

• One of Southwest Missouri’s most versatile field event athletes and a key contributor for the Zizzers.

GRACELYN BULL SR | MARSHFIELD

• Captured two Class 4 state championships in the shot put and discus.

• Won the shot put title with a throw of 44-7.

• Claimed the discus championship with a mark of 138-2.

• • Pittsburg State signee finished her career as one of Missouri’s most dominant throwers.

VALERIE COWLES SR | CLEVER

• Won the Class 3 state championship in the high jump.

• Cleared a personal-best and state-record height of 5-7¼.

• Became just the second girls track & field state champion in Clever High School history.

• Established herself as one of Missouri’s premier jumpers with a record-setting season.

PAIGE FENSKE SR | PIERCE CITY

• Earned All-State honors in three separate field events at the Class 2 State Championships.

• Placed sixth in the triple jump with a mark of 35-7¾.

• Added eighth-place finishes in both the long jump and pole vault.

• One of the area’s most versatile athletes, excelling across multiple disciplines and is a repeat nominee.

KAYLEA HOLMES SO | EAST NEWTON

• Earned two Class 3 All-State medals in the throwing events.

• Finished fourth in the discus with a throw of 127-1.

• Added a fifth-place finish in the shot put at 37-6.

• Established herself as one of Southwest Missouri’s top throwers with a strong postseason performance.

SHELBY SAMEK SR | BUFFALO

• Earned three All-State medals at the Class 3 State Championships.

• Finished third in the long jump with a leap of 17-4¾.

• Added a fifth-place finish in the javelin and eighth-place finish in the triple jump.

• A repeat nominee from 2025.

BOYS FIELD EVENTS

KYNDREK ATKINS JR | NEVADA

• Captured the Class 4 state championship in the long jump with a leap of 22-5¼.

• Added a Big 8 Conference championship in the high jump during an outstanding season.

• Established himself as one of Missouri’s premier jumping specialists.

• State champion performance highlighted a remarkable postseason run.

HUNTER DAWSON SR | MT. VERNON

• Earned three All-State medals at the Class 3 State Championships.

• Finished as the state runner-up in the javelin with a throw of 168-3.

• Added fifth-place honors in the shot put and eighth-place honors in the discus.

• Demonstrated exceptional versatility across all three throwing events.

JAXON HUNTER SR | WEST PLAINS

• Earned two Class 4 All-State medals in the throwing events.

• Finished fourth in the discus with a throw of 165-11.

• Added a fifth-place finish in the shot put with a mark of 57-1.

• A repeat nominee from 2025.

HAYDEN MAYS SR | NIXA

• Finished as the Class 5 state runner-up in both the shot put and discus.

• Recorded throws of 62-11½ in the shot put and 182-5 in the discus.

• Established himself as one of Missouri’s premier throwers in both events.

• Auburn University signee and a repeat nominee.

LOUDEN BOLINGER JR | WEBB CITY

• Won the Class 5 state championship in the shot put with a throw of 65-10½.

• Recorded the 12th-best shot put mark in the nation during the season.

• Added a fifth-place finish in the discus at the State Championships.

• One of the nation’s top throwers and a dominant force in Missouri track & field.

LEVI GEORGE SR | HERMITAGE

• Captured the Class 1 state championship in the javelin with a throw of 179-5.

• Won the state title by six inches in one of the closest competitions of the meet.

• Established himself as one of Missouri’s top throwers throughout the season.

• State champion capped an outstanding year for the Hornets.

JARED KRAFT SR | WEST PLAINS

• Won the Class 4 state championship in the high jump.

• Cleared 6-10¼ to capture one of the most dramatic victories of the state meet.

• Overcame seven misses before winning the title on his final jump.

• Delivered one of the most memorable performances of the state championships.

JUSTIN WEATHERS JR | HERMITAGE

• Won the Class 1 state championship in the high jump with a clearance of 6-9.

• Added a third-place finish in the triple jump at the State Championships.

• Earned the first state medals of his career during his third trip to the state meet and is a repeat nominee.

TERREN WILLIAMS JR | LAMAR

• Captured the Class 3 state championship in the discus with a throw of 184-11.

• Added a fourth-place finish in the shot put at the State Championships.

• Helped Lamar win the Big 8 Conference championship during the season.

GIRLS TRACK

ALLY BARTON JR | LIBERAL

• Earned three All-State medals at the Class 1 State Track & Field Championships.

• Finished as the state runner-up in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:24.

• Added a third-place finish in the 400 meters and seventh-place finish in the 1600 meters.

• A repeat nominee from 2025.

EL DORADO SPRINGS RELAY TEAMS

• Captured the Class 3 state championship in the 4x800-meter relay.

• Team members included Tatum Quinlan, Grace Seitz, Braylie Steward and McKinli Mays.

• Added a state runner-up finish in the 4x400meter relay.

• Demonstrated outstanding depth and teamwork while earning multiple state medals.

SHELBY REDD JR | SKYLINE

• Earned three All-State medals at the Class 2 State Championships.

• Finished as the state runner-up in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:17.

• Helped Skyline’s 4x800-meter relay finish second and 4x400-meter relay place eighth.

• A repeat nominee from 2025.

CHLOE STORM SR | JASPER

• Earned four All-State medals at the Class 1 State Championships.

• Finished fourth in the 200-meter dash and fifth in the 100-meter dash.

• Added an eighth-place finish in the 400 meters and helped Jasper’s 4x200 relay place eighth.

• Demonstrated exceptional versatility by contributing in four statemedal performances.

SAMANTHA DOWD SR | MCDONALD COUNTY

• Earned three All-State medals at the Class 4 State Championships.

• Finished third in the 100-meter dash and fourth in the 200-meter dash.

• Helped McDonald County’s 4x200-meter relay earn a state runner-up finish.

• Returned as a nominee from the 2024 awards.

BROOKE HEDGER SR | WEBB CITY

• Earned three All-State medals at the Class 5 State Championships.

• Finished sixth in the 1600-meter run and seventh in the 800-meter run.

• Helped Webb City’s 4x800-meter relay place fourth at state.

• A two-time Sports Commission Awards nominee.

STRAFFORD RELAY TEAMS

• Won the Class 3 state championship in the 4x200-meter relay.

• Earned a state runner-up finish in the 4x100meter relay.

• Relay teams featured Reese Coulter, Ava Lane, Jordan Davied and Peyten Coulter.

• Helped Strafford establish itself among Missouri’s elite sprint programs.

BRIA WRIGHT SR | OZARK

• Earned two All-State medals at the Class 5 State Championships.

• Finished third in the 300-meter hurdles and fourth in the 100-meter hurdles.

• Swept four event victories at the Central Ozark Conference East Championships.

• The defending award winner and repeat nominee.

BOYS TRACK

GAGE HALE SO | LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE

• Captured two Class 4 state championships in the 200-meter dash and 400-meter dash.

• Won the 400 meters in 47.30 seconds and the 200 meters in 21.29 seconds.

• Added a state runner-up finish in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.61 seconds.

• Established himself as one of Missouri’s premier sprinters with three All-State performances.

WYATT KLAIBER JR | EL DORADO SPRINGS

• Won the Class 3 state championship in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:11.

• Finished as the state runner-up in the 3200 meters and third in the 800 meters.

• Earned three All-State medals while excelling across multiple distance events.

• Added to an outstanding year that also included a state championship cross country season as a repeat nominee.

SINRY MENDOZA SR | HOLLISTER

• Captured the Class 3 state championship in the 3200-meter run with a time of 9:10.

• Earned state runner-up finishes in both the 1600 meters and 800 meters.

• Collected three All-State medals against some of Missouri’s top distance runners.

• Continued a remarkable season after winning the Class 3 cross country state championship.

• A two-time Sports Commission Award nominee.

CAMERON MILLER SO | WEST PLAINS

• Won the Class 4 state championship in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.51 seconds.

• Became the first West Plains athlete to win a state sprint title since 1931.

• Added a state runner-up finish in the 200-meter dash with a time of 21.88 seconds.

• One of Missouri’s fastest sprinters and a historic performer for the Zizzers.

WILLIAM TWISS SO | THOMAS JEFFERSON INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL

• Captured the Class 1 state championship in the 3200-meter run with a time of 9:34.

• Finished as the state runner-up in the 1600 meters and fourth in the 800 meters.

• Earned three All-State medals at the State Championships.

• A repeat nominee from 2025.

KANNON WILLIAMS SR | OZARK

• Earned All-State honors with a state runner-up finish in the Class 5 100-meter dash.

• Added a fifth-place finish in the 200-meter dash at the State Championships.

• Helped Ozark’s 4x200-meter relay earn a fifthplace state finish.

• Again a nominee for the Sports Commission Awards from 2025.

GIRLS SOCCER

CAROLINE CARR SR | GLENDALE

• Earned All-State, All-District and AllConference honors during an outstanding senior season.

• Recorded 20 goals and 32 assists while leading Glendale’s attack from the midfield.

• Established herself as one of Southwest Missouri’s premier playmakers and offensive leaders.

• Signed with the University of the Pacific to continue her soccer career and a repeat Sports Commission Award nominee.

SHAELEE FRANCK SR | NIXA

• Scored 37 goals and added 20 assists while becoming Nixa High School’s all-time leading scorer.

• Helped lead Nixa to the Class 6 Final Four during an outstanding senior season.

• Earned All-District and All-Region recognition as one of Missouri’s top forwards.

• Signed with the University of Northern Iowa to continue her soccer career and a two-time Sports Comission Award nominee.

LONDON KIRK SR | NIXA

• Scored 19 goals and added 8 assists during another strong season for the Eagles.

• Moved into seventh place on Nixa’s all-time career goals list.

• Earned First Team All-District and All-Region honors.

• Helped Nixa reach the Class 6 Final Four and remain among Missouri’s top programs.

CLAIRE MAJORAHN SO | SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC

• Scored 22 goals and added 4 assists as a sophomore forward.

• Named Class 2 District 5 Player of the Year while earning All-Region and All-State honors.

• Helped Springfield Catholic finish as the Class 2 State Runner-Up.

• Established herself as one of the top young soccer players in Missouri.

SAGE MEEK SR | KICKAPOO

• Scored 36 goals and added 6 assists from her midfield position.

• Earned All-Conference and All-District honors during an outstanding senior season.

• Led Kickapoo offensively while establishing herself as one of the area’s top attacking players.

• Signed with Southwest Baptist University to continue her soccer career.

MADDIE LOU SHUBURTE JR | LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE

• Scored 68 goals and added 11 assists in just 22 matches.

• Increased her career totals to 200 goals and 26 assists.

• Earned District Player of the Year honors while helping Logan-Rogersville win 18 matches.

• Established herself as one of the most prolific goal scorers in Missouri high school soccer history.

• The defending award winner in girls soccer.

BASEBALL

BRECKEN GREEN SR | JOPLIN

• Named Central Ozark Conference West Pitcher of the Year and earned Class 6 District 6 honors.

• Recorded 82 strikeouts in 57.1 innings pitched.

• Posted a 1.26 ERA while limiting opponents to a .145 batting average.

• Signed to play baseball at Pittsburg State.

CAMERON MILLER JR | NIXA

• Earned Class 6 District 6 honors and First Team All-COC East recognition as a pitcher.

• Struck out 88 batters in 55 innings while posting a 1.90 earned run average.

• Held opposing hitters to a .198 batting average during an outstanding season on the mound.

• An outstanding pitcher and committed to TCU.

RYLAN SUTTON JR | OZARK

• Named Central Ozark Conference East Player of the Year and earned Class 6 District 6 honors.

• Batted .433 with a 1.604 OPS during a remarkable offensive season.

• Collected 42 hits, including 11 home runs, 10 triples and 7 doubles.

• Finished with 35 RBIs and 45 runs scored while leading Ozark’s offense and committed to Ole Miss.

BRODY WILSON SR | KICKAPOO

• Named Central Ozark Conference East Pitcher of the Year and earned Class 6 District 6 honors.

• Recorded 76 strikeouts in 55.2 innings pitched.

• Posted a 3.01 ERA while helping lead Kickapoo to the Class 6 State Quarterfinals.

• Played a key role in the Chiefs’ 27-win season and signed to play at Missouri State.

LEVI HILTON SR | WILLARD

• Helped lead Willard to the Class 5 State Championship and Final Four run.

• Batted .375 with 39 hits, including 10 doubles and 5 home runs, while driving in 30 runs.

• Scored 40 runs and delivered key performances both offensively and on the mound.

• Posted a 5-1 record with 83 strikeouts in 51 innings pitched.

• A repeat nominee and signed to play at Missouri Southern.

CASE STEINBACH JR | MARSHFIELD

• Earned First Team All-Ozark Mountain Conference honors.

• Batted .495 with a .619 on-base percentage and 52 hits.

• Added 12 doubles while helping Marshfield reach the Class 5 State Quarterfinals.

• One of the area’s most consistent and productive offensive performers.

COOPER VEDIZ SR | CARL JUNCTION

• Named Ozark Mountain Conference Most Valuable Player and earned First Team All-District honors.

• Batted .374 with 46 hits, 7 doubles, 7 triples and 25 RBIs.

• Also excelled on the mound with a 2.69 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 49.1 innings.

• A Pittsburg State commit.

BRADY YATES JR | GLENDALE

• Earned First Team All-COC East and First Team All-District honors.

• Batted .456 with a remarkable 1.768 OPS, collecting 42 hits and 56 RBIs.

• Recorded 15 doubles and set Glendale’s singleseason school record with 14 home runs.

• A Missouri State commit and one of the most dangerous hitters in Southwest Missouri.

GIRLS TEAM OF THE YEAR

NIXA WRESTLING

• Coached by Dustin Martin, Nixa repeated as the Class 2 state champion with 122.5 points.

• That was 7.5 points better than the runner-up.

• State medalists were Natalie Edmission (state champ at 155), very Muniz (190, fifth place), Ashton Mayes (110, sixth), Addison Harkins (130, second), Brylee James (135, fourth) and Kamryn Bourbon (145, second).

SKYLINE SPRING SOFTBALL

• Coached by Shawn Bybee, Skyline beat Kennett 3-0 to win Class 2 spring state championship and finish 31-1.

• Skyline won its final seven games after an April 30 loss.

• The Lady Tigers posted 22 shutouts on the season.

SCHOOL OF THE OZARKS CROSS COUNTRY

• Coached by Andrew Pyatt, the Patriots rallied to win Class 1.

• They trailed Dora by 55 points one kilometer into the race but won 60-46.

• Team members were Ella Howard (10th), Krystina Evans (20th), Helena Smilie (38th), Lorelai Strathman (39th), Claire Knight (42nd), Hailey Housely and Aly Wilkinson.

STRAFFORD GIRLS BASKETBALL

• Coached by Dustin Larsen, the Lady Indians beat Doniphan to win the Class 4 state title.

• Strafford finished 29-3, winning its final 10 games.

• All three losses were to Class 6 schools, including state champ Incarnate Word.

BOYS TEAM OF THE YEAR

GLORIA DEO ACADEMY BOYS GOLF

• Coached by Isaac Franklin, the Springfieldbased team won Class 1 with a 654.

• That was five strokes better than the runner-up.

• Trenton King (state champ), Landon Nichols (168), Carter King (168), Asher West Ogden (173), Luke Aaron Austin (182)

SCHOOL OF THE OZARKS BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

• Coached by Andrew Pyatt, won the Class 1 state title with 95 points.

• Team featured Kellen Robertson (state champ), Isaac Todd (38th), Dekker Youngblood (49th), Oliver Mutrux (53rd), Henry Cerretti (55th), Isaac Hampsch (161st).

• Marked the first state title in program history.

SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC BOYS SOCCER

• Coached by Tom Davidson, the Irish beat Principia 2-0 to win Class 2.

• The team finished 30-1, winning its final 19 matches.

• The Irish had 10 shutouts in those 19 matches.

LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE BOYS BASKETBALL

• Coached by John Schaefer, the Wildcats beat Clayton 72-36 to win Class 4.

• The Wildcats finished 29-3, never losing after the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions.

• Average margin of victory in the postseason was 31.8 points.

SENECA FOOTBALL

• Coached by Cody Hilburn, the Indians beat Lift for Life 33-26

• Seneca finished 13-1, winning its final five games

• The offense scored 56, 47, 47, 57 and 33 points in those final five games.

WEST PLAINS BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

• Coached by Alicia Gunter, won the Class 4 state title with 81 points.

• The team featured Joseph Roberson (7th), Hunter Stanley (12th), Chaska Shearin (29th), Trevin Smith (31st), Blake Romans (33rd), Dylan Wade (122), Zion Barrett (125).

• Second consecutive state championship.

WILLARD BASEBALL

• Coached by Scott McGee, the Tigers won the Class 5 state championship.

• Beat St. Dominic 9-8 in the finale, winning on a wild play at third base.

• Finished 34-8, winning its final eight games.

GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

QUINN ALDRIDGE SR | MARSHFIELD

• Earned All-State honors in both volleyball and basketball during an outstanding senior year.

• Helped Marshfield volleyball compete among Missouri’s top Class 4 programs.

• Led Marshfield basketball to a Class 4 Final Four appearance while earning All-State recognition.

• Two-time Sports Commission Awards finalist and one of Southwest Missouri’s premier multi-sport athletes.

HAILEY BUCKMAN SR | LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE

• Earned All-State honors in both volleyball and basketball.

• Averaged 21.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game while leading Logan-Rogersville on the basketball court.

• Established herself as one of Missouri’s top all-around athletes and competitors.

• Southeast Missouri State University signee.

JAYDEN CHAMBERS SR | NORWOOD

• Captured the Class 1 Cross Country State Championship during a remarkable senior season.

• Earned multiple state track medals, including a third-place finish in the 1600 meters.

• Helped Norwood’s 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams earn state medals.

• Also earned all-conference, all-district and all-region honors in softball.

MCKINLI MAYS SR | EL DORADO SPRINGS

• Earned All-State honors in volleyball and basketball during her senior year.

• Named Ozark Highlands Conference Player of the Year in basketball and earned Class 3 All-State recognition.

• Helped El Dorado Springs capture a Class 3 state championship in the 4x800-meter relay.

• Also helped the Bulldogs earn a state runner-up finish in the 4x400-meter relay.

ALLY BARTON JR | LIBERAL

• Earned All-State honors in volleyball and qualified for the Missouri State Cross Country Championships.

• Collected three All-State medals at the Class 1 State Track & Field Championships.

• Finished as state runner-up in the 800 meters, third in the 400 meters and seventh in the 1600 meters.

• Demonstrated excellence across three sports during an exceptional high school career.

GRACELYN BULL SR | MARSHFIELD

• Earned All-State honors in volleyball and qualified for the state wrestling tournament.

• Placed sixth at the Class 1 Girls Wrestling State Championships at 170 pounds.

• Captured Class 4 state championships in both the shot put and discus.

• Pittsburg State signee.

AVA LANE SO | STRAFFORD

• Earned All-State honors in volleyball as a sophomore.

• Collected two individual state medals in track with third-place finishes in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes.

• Helped Strafford relay teams earn multiple state medals at the Class 3 State Championships.

ISABELLA MONTEZ SR | CARL JUNCTION

• Finished as the Class 1 state runner-up in girls wrestling.

• Earned a seventh-place medal in the 300-meter hurdles at the State Track & Field Championships.

• Qualified for the state meet in the javelin, showcasing her versatility as an athlete.

• Established herself as one of Southwest Missouri’s top two-sport competitors.

SHELBY REDD JR | SKYLINE

• Earned Class 3 All-State honors in basketball and was named Southwest Conference Co-Player of the Year.

• Helped Skyline basketball finish third at the Missouri State Championships.

• Collected four state medals in track and field, including a state runner-up finish in the 800 meters.

BOYS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

GAVIN BEACHNER SR | CARL JUNCTION

• Earned First Team Class 4 All-State honors as one of Missouri’s premier football linemen.

• Helped anchor Carl Junction’s line play while earning a scholarship to Western Michigan University.

• Added All-State caliber success in track & field with a sixth-place finish in the shot put at the Class 4 State Championships.

RANDY FLINT SR | NIXA

• Earned Class 6 All-State honors and helped lead Nixa to a state runner-up finish in football.

• Named one of Missouri’s top defensive players after an outstanding senior season.

• Added a state medal in the 200-meter dash and helped Nixa’s 4x400-meter relay finish state runner-up.

HAYDEN MAYS SR | NIXA

• Earned Class 6 All-State honors while helping Nixa reach the football state championship game.

• Recorded 80 pancake blocks as a dominant force on the offensive line.

• Finished as the Class 5 state runner-up in both the shot put and discus.

• Auburn University signee and one of Missouri’s premier football and track athletes.

JACE RENFRO SR | SENECA

• Earned Class 3 All-State honors while helping lead Seneca to the football state championship.

• Repeated as a Missouri state wrestling champion, cementing his place among the state’s elite wrestlers.

• Demonstrated championship-level success in both football and wrestling.

• Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College signee and one of Southwest Missouri’s premier athletes.

MARCUS LOPEZ-DURMAN SR | CARL JUNCTION

• Earned Class 4 All-State honors after rushing for 1,956 yards and 31 touchdowns.

• Established himself as one of Missouri’s most productive offensive players on the football field.

• Captured the Class 3 state wrestling championship at 190 pounds.

• Demonstrated championship-level success in two of Missouri’s most demanding sports.

JAXON HUNTER SR | WEST PLAINS

• Earned Class 4 All-State honors as a dominant defensive lineman.

• Helped West Plains generate more than 4,600 yards of offense while excelling on the offensive line.

• Collected two All-State medals in track & field, finishing fourth in the discus and fifth in the shot put.

ADAM MCKNIGHT JR | NIXA

• Led Nixa to the Class 6 State Championship Game as an All-Region quarterback.

• Earned Class 6 All-State honors in basketball after another outstanding season on the hardwood.

• Added All-District recognition in baseball, showcasing success across three sports.

• One of the area’s most accomplished multi-sport competitors and leaders.

COLTON ROARK SR | CASSVILLE

• Earned First Team Class 3 All-State honors as a wide receiver and offensive playmaker.

• Finished with 885 receiving yards and 448 rushing yards while leading Cassville’s offense.

• Became the first two-time state wrestling champion in Cassville High School history.

• Pittsburg State University signee and one of the area’s most accomplished twosport athletes.

TERREN WILLIAMS JR | LAMAR

• Earned All-State honors in football after rushing for 1,152 yards while contributing 47 tackles on defense.

• Captured the Class 3 state championship in the discus and added a fourth-place finish in the shot put.

• Demonstrated excellence as both a football standout and elite field event athlete.

• One of Southwest Missouri’s most dominant and versatile competitors.

2025-26 SPORTS COMMISSION CUP

PAST SPORTS COMMISSION

AWARD WINNERS

Girls Athlete of the Year

2025 - Brooke Daniels, Fair Grove

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

2025 - Spensar Seiger, Fair Grove

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

2025 - Fair Grove Volleyball

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

2025 - Nixa Football

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

2025 - Crawford Bassak, Nixa

2025 - Noah Drake, Norwood

2025 - Cooper Roy, Fair Grove

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

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

2025 - Lila Griesemer - Springfield Catholic

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

2025 - Bryce Ruder, Kickapoo

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

2025 - Page Bowman, Glendale

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

2025 - Ava Doll, Joplin

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

2025 - Aaron Ashley, Nixa

2024 - Aaron Ashley, Nixa

2023 – Tyler Harris, Kickapoo

2022 – Tanner Talley, New Covenant Academy

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

2025 - Kacee Jenkins, Lebanon

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

PAST SPORTS COMMISSION AWARD WINNERS

Boys Soccer

2025 - Isaac Chandler, Glendale

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

2025 - Tara Venable, Ozark

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

2025 – Jackson Cantwell, Nixa (Linemen)

2025 – Parker Mann, Nixa (LB & DB)

2025 – Spensar Seiger, Fair Grove (Offense)

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

WINTER SPORTS

Girls Swimming & Diving

2025 – Missy Mizzel, Lebanon

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

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

2025 – Jessa Joiner, Lebanon (Lower Weights)

2025 – Cali Dupree, Nixa (Upper Weights)

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

2025 – Cooper Moore (Lower Weights)

2025 – Jace Renfro (Upper Weights)

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

2025 – Mikayla Pilley, Kickapoo

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

2025 – Chase Branham, Logan-Rogersville

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

2025 – Cy Douglas, Bolivar

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

2025 – Jaxon Bailey, Monett

2024 – Jaxon Bailey, Monett

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

2025 – Bria Wright, Ozark

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

PAST SPORTS COMMISSION AWARD WINNERS

Girls Field

2025 – Crystal Smith, Jasper

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

2025 - Jackson Cantwell, Nixa

2024 - 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

2025 – Maddie Shuburte, Logan-Rogersville

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

2025 – Wyatt Vincent, Nixa

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

EMERGING SPORTS

Bass Fishing

2025 – Caden Ball & William Kuzemka, Gloria Deo Academy

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

2025 – Aiden Perryman, Nixa

2023 – Alyssa Willis, Sarcoxie

Boys Volleyball

2024 - Max Mulyk, Nixa

2023 – Curtis Fair, Republic

Bowling

2025 – Chloe Duffey, Nixa

Esports

2025 - Brody Bryant, Republic

2024 - Preston Beckett, Ozark

2023 – Wilson Mao, Kickapoo

SPORTS COMMISSION CUP

2025 - Fair Grove

2024 - Fair Grove

SPIRIT AWARDS

Cheer

2025 – Ozark

2024 – Ozark

2023 – Ozark

2020 – Glendale

2019 – Republic

2018 – Seneca

2017 – Central

2016 – Republic

2015 – Ozark

2014 – Ash Grove

2013 – Ozark

Dance Team

2025 – Glendale

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