Greenfield’s Richard Long – Southwest Missouri Fan’s Choice Mr. Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance

Richard Long is already learning what it means to carry both expectations and pride as a sophomore at Greenfield High School....

Lockwood’s Asa Lasater – Southwest Missouri Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance

Sophomore Asa Lasater is building a name for herself as a multi-sport athlete at Lockwood High School, competing year-round in basketball,...

Carthage’s Kenzie Parker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Sappington Shelter Insurance

Kenzie Parker, a senior at Carthage High School, has built her softball career on something simple but powerful: joy. Whether she’s...

Webb City’s Alex Fisher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kyle Hickam State Farm

Webb City junior Alex Fisher has built his golf game on the same steady support system that shapes his life off...

Neosho’s Conner Reiboldt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

For Neosho High School senior Conner Reiboldt, golf is more than a sport, it’s a steady escape and a test of...

Joplin’s David Bhend – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Law Firm of Webster & Carlton

Senior pitcher and shortstop David Bhend has grown up around Joplin baseball, but his motivation starts at home. The Joplin High School senior...

Carthage’s Canyon Dobler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Sappington Shelter Insurance

Carthage High School sophomore Canyon Dobler measures success in inches, but more importantly, in progress. As a pole vaulter and hurdler,...

Webb City‘s Eduardo Mejia – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

Webb City senior Eduardo Mejia has built his soccer journey on family, perseverance and the tight bonds of the Cardinals program....