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Cottey shut out in doubleheader at Baker (3/18/24)KNEM/KNMO Daily MailThe Cottey Comet softball team were shut out twice Friday, as they were swept in a doubleheader in Baldwin City, Kan., against the Wildcats of Baker University. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Nevada Tiger Pit Wrestlers Participated in the State Tournament (3/12/24)Submitted to the Daily MailThe Nevada Tiger Pit Wrestlers participated in the State tournament this past weekend in Springfield, MO. The following wrestlers qualified for the state tournament this past weekend. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Nevada Boys and Girls Wrestlers competed in MSHSAA State Championships on February 21 and 22 (3/8/24)Submitted to the Daily MailNevada High School sent 2 boys and 5 girls to Columbia to compete in the MSHSAA State Championships on February 21st and 22nd. Nevada brought home both boys placing in top 6, Tyler Longobardi (5th) and DJ Glidewell (4th) as well as 1 girl placing in the top 6, Sydnee Baldwin (3rd)...
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Nevada High School athletes named to Big 8 Conference teams (3/7/24)Submitted to the Daily Mail
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Nevada Tigers' season comes to an end at hands of the Guardians (3/5/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily Mailew they would have their hands full with the Guardians from St. Michaels the Archangel out of Lee's Summit in the Class 4 District 13 Championship, and while they put up a valiant fight, their season came to an end Saturday in Pleasant Hill. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Nevada Tigers' advance to Class 4 District 13 Championship game (3/4/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily MailThe Nevada Tigers traveled north to Pleasant Hill to take on the Harrisonville Wildcats in the semifinal round of the Class 4 District 13 Tournament on Thursday evening. The Wildcats were coming in on a 14-game win streak, but the Nevada Tigers were looking to extend the statement they made earlier in the year when they took down the Wildcats at Harrisonville in December by a 20-point advantage...
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Lady Tigers Fall in Valiant Effort in District Championship (3/1/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailThe Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad traveled to Harrisonville High School on Friday night to compete for the MSHSAA Class 4 District 13 championship against Notre Dame de Sion. Nevada was coming off a 7 point win on Wednesday in the semifinals against Pleasant Hill and stood at 18-9 heading into tonight’s contest. ...
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Lady Tigers advance to district championship (2/29/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailThe Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad traveled to Harrisonville High School Wednesday night in hopes of proceeding to the district championship game for the fifth time in seven years. Nevada was coming off a 4-point loss last Thursday at Class 6 Raymore-Peculiar and stood at 17-9 heading into Wednesday’s contest...
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Sheldon Panthers advance to quarter finals (2/27/24)By Lisa Hinkle Daily MailIntense does not even come close to describing Tuesday evening’s contest between the Sheldon Panthers and St. Elizabeth Hornets, which was played in Nevada’s High School Gym. It came down to the very end when the Panthers took the win, 50-46, over St. Elizabeth, and have advanced to the Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 2...
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Battle of the Tigers goes to Carthage (2/26/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily MailIn a battle of two halves, the Nevada Tigers would own the first half but the Tigers of Carthage would come out of the locker room and take control from the first bucket through the final buzzer. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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NEVC teams take victories on Senior Night (2/23/24)By Lisa Hinkle Daily MailThe varsity Northeast Vernon County Knights kicked off Senior Night Feb. 15 with the Lady Knights meeting on the hardwood with the Exeter Lady Tigers. Even though Exeter gave the Lady Knights a run for their money in the first quarter, the Lady Knights were able to get in two more points, finishing the quarter 15-13. The following Lady Knights scored in the quarter: Ashlee Keith hit three 3 point shots; Mackenzie Lee, 4 points; and Brooklyn Keith, 2 points...
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Nevada Lady Tigers Fall to Raymore-Peculiar in Regular Season Finale (2/22/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailThe Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad traveled to Ray-Pec High School on Thursday night in hopes of completing the regular season portion of their schedule with a victory. Nevada was coming off a 9-point win Tuesday at Blue Springs and stood at 17-8 heading into tonight’s contest...
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Nevada Lady Tigers defeat Class 6 Blue Springs Lady Wildcats (2/20/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailThe Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad traveled to Blue Spring High School on Tuesday night. Nevada was coming off a 14-point win last Wednesday at Reeds Spring and stood at 16-8 heading into tonight’s contest. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Wolves Falls Prey to Nevada Lady Tigers (2/15/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailReeds Spring High School, Granby – The Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad traveled to Reeds Spring High School on Wednesday night. Nevada was coming off a 5-point loss last Friday at McDonald County and stood at 15-8 heading into tonight’s contest. ...
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Nevada Tigers shine during Senior Night at Wynn Gym (2/15/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily MailThe Nevada Tigers honored their three senior players prior to the tip-off of their game on Tuesday night against the Wolves of Reeds Springs. Riddick Shook, Brice Budd, and Derek Hoffman were each announced as the crowd learned about their future plans, along with some advice they have for their younger teammates after each being a part of Nevada Tiger basketball throughout junior high and high school. ...
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NEVC Knights took on Bronaugh Wildcats at Friday's Homecoming (2/13/24)By Lisa Hinkle Daily Mail
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Nevada Tigers corral the Mustangs in Big 8 West season finale (2/12/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily Maile often even-matched in many different sports, a Nevada and McDonald County match-up is always going to be competitive and Friday night in Anderson was no different. After watching the Lady Tigers fall in the game before them, the Tigers knew the task ahead wouldn’t be easy, but as they have shown all season, grit and resilience are at the core of this group of young men, and they needed every ounce of it to come out on top of this one...
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Lady Tigers Fall to McDonald County for Big 8 West Division Title (2/9/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailThe Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad traveled to McDonald County High School in Big 8 West Conference play on Friday night. Nevada was coming off a 37 point win last Tuesday at Neosho and stood at 15-7 heading into tonight’s contest. The Lady Mustangs entered the game at 16-5. Both Teams were 5-0 in conference play...
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Nevada too much for the Neosho Lady Wildcats (2/8/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailThe Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad traveled south to Newton County Tuesday evening to take on the Neosho Lady Wildcats in non-conference play. Nevada was coming off a 22-point home win last Friday over Cassville and stood at 14-7 heading into the contest. Neosho entered the game at 4-11...
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Swearingen climbs Mount Rushmore of Lady Tiger history (2/6/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailNichols, Adams, Swearingen, Wynn…. These women represent the Mount Rushmore of Nevada Lady Tiger scoring since the program began 48 years ago in the late fall of 1976. Giving the historic career of current Lady Tiger and Pitt State commit, Clara Swearingen, I thought it would be fun for Lady Tiger fans to look back at the Lady Tiger sharp shooters who had made up the top four in career scoring and the newest stellar athlete to join their ranks...
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Tiger comeback falls just short Friday night Courtwarming (2/5/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily MailWith an exciting slate of events on the agenda Friday evening at Wynn Gym, the Nevada Tigers had their sights set on their opponent, which was nothing short of a tall task. (pun intended) With a Wildcat Varsity roster not listing a single player under 5’10” the Tigers had to find ways to adjust their attack as they hoped to stay in the running for at least a share of the Big 8 West title...
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Lady Tigers Capture Court Warming Win (2/2/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailThe Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad played host to Cassville High School in Big 8 West Conference play on Friday night. Nevada was coming off a 29 point win over Frontenac on Monday at home and stood at 13-7 heading into tonight’s contest. The Lady Wildcats entered the game at 10-10...
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NEVC player makes 1,000 career points (2/1/24)By Lisa Hinkle Daily Mail
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Tiger wrestlers take on Marshfield Bluejays (1/30/24)Submitted to the Daily Mailhe Nevada Tigers Varsity Wrestling team took it to the floor in a triangular match on Jan. 11. The first team they took on was the Marshfield Bluejays. The Bluejays took the win, 49-22. The individual results are as follows: For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Lady Tigers Pillage Win from the Frontenac Lady (1/29/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailThe Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad played host Monday night to the Frontenac Lady Raiders. Nevada was coming off a 19-point home victory The Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad played host Monday night to the Frontenac Lady Raiders. ...
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Nevada Tigers vs. El Dorado Springs Bulldogs (1/26/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily MailWith two teams that looked fairly even on paper as far as records go, the Tigers sitting at 9-9 and the Bulldogs at 10-8, Friday night looked to set the scene for a great ballgame, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. At some points of the game, one might have thought that a conference or district championship was on the line as fans, coaches, and players all had emotions running high...
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Nevada Tigers Comeback Falls Just Short Against Carl Junctions Bulldogs (1/25/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily Mail
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Northeast Vernon County Knights fall to Dadeville Bearcats (1/23/24)By Lisa Hinkle Daily MailNEVC Knights hosted the Dadeville Bearcats on their hardwood Thursday evening, Jan. 18. The Lady Knights team showed no mercy, starting in the first quarter, completely dominating and outscoring Dadeville, 17-4. The following Lady Knights scored in the quarter: Ashlee Keith, 11 points; Liya Bailey, 3 points; Mackenzie Lee, 2 points; and Brook Keith made a free throw shot...
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Tigers battle, but ultimately fall to the Piedmont Wildcats (1/22/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily MailTraveling to Frontenac for the first of a three -day skid, the Nevada Tigers drew a tough first-round game against a Piedmont Oklahoma team that traveled over four hours to make it to Southeast Kansas and brought with them a very athletic team that could attack you from every position...
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Lady Tigers finish runner up in Frontenac tournament (1/22/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailThe Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad traveled to Frontenac High School for the Four States Basketball Classic Thursday through Saturday of last week. Nevada had an excellent tournament including an opening round defeat of Blue Valley Southwest and a last second buzzer beater victory over the undefeated Fort Scott Lady Tigers in the semifinals. ...
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Tony Dubray Classic Tournament, Liberal, MO (1/19/24)By Lisa Hinkle Daily MailThe Tony Dubray Classic Tournament in Liberal kicked off Tuesday evening, Jan. 16 with all four varsity teams from Bronaugh and Sheldon playing in their first round of games. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Tigers fall to Indians in early conference meeting (1/18/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily MailThe Nevada Tigers knew they would have their hands full with a senior-laden Seneca Indian team. While the final score might not show it, for the majority of the game this was an exciting night of basketball between two teams that really like to get up and down the court...
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Nevada Tigers turn up the heat and take down the East Newton Patriots (1/16/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily MailWith chilling temps and a frosty wind chill the Nevada Tigers traveled south to Granby to take on the East Newton Patriots and open up Big 8 West play for the 23-24 winter basketball season. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Nevada Tiger swimmers compete in large meet at Hillcrest High School (1/12/24)Submitted to the Daily MailThe Nevada Tigers Swim Team competed in the Ozark Invitational at Hillcrest High School, Springfield, on Jan. 6. The results from the event are as follows: For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Bronaugh teams fall at Montrose (1/11/24)By Lisa Hinkle Daily MailThe Bronaugh Varsity Lady Wildcats and Wildcats traveled north on Friday, Jan. 5, to take on the Montrose Bluejays, but did not come home with a win. During the varsity girls game, both teams struggled to put many points on the board as each put up a good defense, leaving the Lady Wildcats short on points, 5-1. The only Lady Wildcat to score was Gretchen Banes, who made one free throw shot...
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Nevada's Swearingen nominated for McDonald’s All American games in Houston (1/9/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily Mail
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Nevada tigers take down butler bears in convincing win (1/8/24)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily Mail
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Nevada swimmers finish in top five during home meet (1/5/24)Submitted to the Daily MailThe Nevada High School Tiger swim team began 2024 with a home meet Thursday at the Osage Prairie YMCA. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Nevada Tigers begin second half of season with a win (1/4/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailThe Nevada Tigers were able to get the second half of their season going on Tuesday, back in Wynn Gym for the first time since Dec. 1. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Nevada Tigers made another win against Clinton (1/3/24)Katie Budd Special to the Daily MailThe Nevada Tigers were able to put a “W” in the records books on their first trip back to the hardwood after the holiday break. Going up against the Cardinals from Clinton, who they will later see in district play, the Tigers were able to end the 1st quarter of play up 20-8. ...
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Lady Tigers drop road contest at Webb City (1/2/24)By Kevin McKinley Special to the Daily MailWebb City – The 2023-24 Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad traveled to Webb City Tuesday night for a non-conference contest. Nevada was coming off a 10-point road loss at El Dorado Springs on December 21 and stood at 6-5 heading into the new year. ...
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Vernon County Special Olympics gearing up for January tournament in Nevada (12/29/23)By Dawn Jones Special to the Daily MailBonnie Franklin, Special Olympics head coach for Vernon County, said Nevada will host the Southeast Missouri Area Basketball Special Olympics Tournament, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 20 and ending between 4 to 5 p.m. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Sheldon Panthers versus Golden City Eagles, Dec. 18 (12/22/23)By Lisa Hinkle Daily MailThe Sheldon Panthers traveled to meet the Golden City Eagles on the basketball court Monday, Dec. 18. The Panthers didn’t waste time showing the Eagles who was the most dominant. The Panthers finished the first quarter outscoring the Eagles 21-8. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Nevada Tigers make an early-season statement at Harrisonville (12/21/23)Katie Budd Special to Nevada Daily Mailme out a little shaky in the first quarter with some quick turnovers from the Harrisonville half-court trap and starting 0 for 5 from behind the arc. But as they have shown all season, they are resilient and don’t hang their heads in frustration. They instead choose to rise to the occasion...