Joplin’s Lydia Barwick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bill Williams Shelter Insurance

Joplin’s seasoned libero: Lydia Barwick anchors the Eagles’ defense At 5‑foot‑4, senior Lydia Barwick may not tower over opponents, but she plays a...

Joplin’s Kate Drinkwitz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

A Freshman Spark for Joplin Volleyball Early debut on a young roster Joplin volleyball entered the 2025 season with only two...

Joplin’s Payton Cunningham – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bill Williams Shelter Insurance

Building Joplin Volleyball’s Future Early glimpses of potential When Payton Cunningham arrived on the Joplin High School volleyball roster as a freshman...

Seneca’s Alexa McDade – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by John Cotten Roofing

Some athletes shine because of talent, others because of work ethic—but for Seneca junior Alexa McDade, it’s the combination that makes...

Carthage’s Daisy Garza Matul – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Sappington Shelter Insurance

Carthage’s Steady Stride in Girls Cross Country Carthage High School’s cross‑country program has long prided itself on building distance runners who...

Sarcoxie’s Kole Kellhofer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Sappington Shelter Insurance

Kole Kellhofer: Sarcoxie’s Versatile Sophomore Building a Foundation A young Bear with varsity experience Sarcoxie boys’ basketball has been in rebuilding mode...

Seneca’s Riley Hamilton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by John Cotten Roofing

Some seasons are defined not by the trophies earned, but by the people who step forward to lift everyone around them....

Q&A with Jacie Bard – Seneca Cheer – Presented by John Cotten Roofing

VYPE: What grade are you in this year and when did you get your start in cheer?  Jacie Bard: I am...

Sarcoxie’s Alexis Letts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Sappington Shelter Insurance

Early promise as a freshman Alexis Letts made her varsity debut as a freshman middle hitter for Sarcoxie in 2022. Head...

Joplin’s Scarlett Parker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kerri Williams Shelter Insurance

By Mike Moguin Faith and family are two principles that drive Joplin High School athlete Scarlett Parker in her performance for...