High School Sports

FRONTENAC, Kan. — After escaping the opening-round contest of the Kansas Army National Guard Invitational with a narrow 46-44 victory over William Chrisman on Wednesday the Nevada Lady Tigers were unable to duplicate the previous night's feat, falling in the semifinals to Providence (Ark.) Academy, 56-53...

FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Nevada Tiger varsity basketball team walloped Wichita (Kan.) Independent in the opening-round of the Kansas Army National Guard Invitational (KANGI) Thursday, 60-27. The 33-point victory moves the Tigers 12-2 overall. Junior guard Logan McNeley accounted for eight of Nevada's 16 first quarter points, as the Tigers raced out to an 11-point lead entering the second...

The Nevada Lady Tiger swim team dazzled at the Carthage Invitational on Friday, placing runner-up at the eight-school event. Nevada trailed only powerhouse Carthage, as the hosts collected the runaway victory — held at Fair Acres Family YMCA. Nevada's sparkling performance was highlighted by a number of top finishes — accentuated by the Lady Tigers' gold medal performance in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay...

Playing host to their one and only home (double) dual meet of the season, the Nevada Tiger wrestling team emerged with mixed results Thursday at Wynn Gym. The Tigers bested Springfield Catholic, 60-12 — but absorbed a 57-16 loss to Marshfield in the night's opener...

Both the Nevada Tiger and Lady Tiger varsity basketball teams easily dispatched bitter rival Lamar Tuesday night at Wynn Gym. The Lady Tigers kicked off the festivities with a 59-21 blowout victory, while the Tigers boys followed with a 60-48 triumph...

Nevada Middle School's seventh and eighth-grade basketball teams opened their seasons Monday evening, falling in three of four contests. Playing at separate locations, the NMS seventh-grade A-team prevailed in a nail-biter, 37-34, at Nevada Middle School. Just down the street at Wynn Gym, the Nevada Middle School eighth-grade squad was upended by McDonald County, 34-26. In addition, both of Nevada's B-teams were defeated...

The Nevada High School girls' wresting team competed at Diamond High School's "Gem City Scramble II" on Monday — placing 10th at the 23-school event. NHS results • Teresa Dawn, 2-2 overall — placed sixth in the 125 pound weight division. • Lotus Van Dyk, 3-1 overall, placed second in the 135 pound weight division...

It was a memorable day Wednesday at Sheldon High School, as senior student-athlete Meckinize McCartney signed a national letter-of-intent to continue her academic and athletic careers with Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College. McCartney, a shooting guard, is set to join the FSCC Greyhound women's basketball program this fall...

Despite being idle for the past two-plus weeks, the Nevada Tiger wrestling team was clicking on all cylinders in their return to the mat — thoroughly dominating the competition at the Kansas City Center Yellowjacket-hosted dual meet. Nevada throttled K.C. Center, 66-12, and pummeled Clinton, 57-24...

It was a tale of two halves Thursday night at Wynn Gym as the Nevada Lady Tigers eventually blew a close game open, rolling to a 54-34 victory over Big 8 Conference foe Monett Lady Cubs. Despite struggling to a slow start this season, Monett boasts a roster featuring a pair of soon-to-be NCAA Division I track-and-field athletes — two-time state javelin champion Kaesha George, and forward Kelsey Dalton...

It was rivalry night in Bronaugh Tuesday, as the host Wildcats and Lady 'Cats welcomed in the Sheldon Panthers and Lady Panthers for a GVVC varsity basketball twinbill. Despite being without starting point guard Nicole Hagerman, the Lady 'Cats still managed to control the contest from start-to-finish, coming away with a 37-26 victory...

Following a two-week Christmas break the Nevada Tigers returned to the court in spectacular fashion Friday night, steamrolling the visiting Clinton Cardinals, 68-20, and moving their record to 8-0. The Tigers started slowly, trailing 9-8 after the first period...

The Nevada Lady Tiger swim team put forth a strong showing at their lone home swim meet of the season Thursday afternoon, securing a second-place finish at the five-school event, held at Osage Prairie YMCA. Other schools attending were Carthage, Joplin, Lamar, and Monett...

Nevada Lady Tiger star point guard Calli Beshore has been recognized as a Joplin Globe prep athlete of the week — for the week ending Dec. 21. Beshore eclipsed the 1,000 career-point plateau during Nevada’s 30-point blowout of Harrisonville on Dec. 19, and has helped Nevada out to a 6-1 start...

Festivities for Friday night's Nevada High School basketball tripleheader at Wynn Gym include athletic Wall of Fame inductions prior to the start of the varsity clash with visiting Clinton. Those being inducted are former Tiger hoopster Bryan Campbell, and "The Brothers Pig" pep squad...

According to a press release, six people were recognized during the Sheriff’s Office seventh annual awards banquet. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said he started holding this event after taking office in 2013 as a way to recognize the staff and the hard work they do. “It’s our way of saying 'thank you' for what they do throughout the year, seven days a week, 24-hours a day.” This year’s awards included:...

The Nevada Lady Tiger eighth-grade basketball team has achieved back-to-back dream seasons on the hardwood — winning 28 of 29 games over a two-year span. As seventh-graders last year, they finished 15-0 en route to the Big 8 Conference Tournament championship...

WEBB CITY, Mo. — Not even three consecutive late-game misses on the front-end of one-and one free throws could slow the Nevada Tigers during Saturday's dramatic 58-55 victory over Class 5 state-ranked Willard at the 4-States Challenge. Nevada entered the showdown at the Webb City High School Cardinal Dome ranked No. 7 in the latest Class 4 poll, and more than lived up to that billing in what can only be described as a signature victory for head coach Shaun Gray's 7-0 squad...

The Nevada Middle School seventh and eighth-grade girls' basketball teams capped their seasons in grand fashion this week, securing Big 8 Conference (West) Tournament championship victories. Eighth-grade Nevada Middle School's eighth-grade squad was awarded the top seed, and received a first-round bye...

It was a memorable night at Wynn Gym Thursday, as the Nevada Lady Tigers downed Harrisonville, 49-19. The home faithful also witnessed star senior point guard Calli Beshore join the program's 1,000 point club. Beshore, who entered the evening eight points shy of the milestone achievement, hit the 1K mark early in the second quarter, dropping in an 18-foot jumper — handing Nevada a commanding 27-4 advantage...

One of the best starts in program history continued Wednesday, as the Nevada Tiger basketball team rolled to a 57-40 non-conference road victory over the Pleasant Hill Roosters — ­ improving to 6-0 on the season. Nevada junior guard Lane McNeley drilled a 3-pointer on the opening possession — en route to a varsity career-high 20 points...

The Nevada High School swim team recently celebrated its most successful season in program history via its postseason awards banquet. Team highlights for Nevada included numerous top finishes during the regular-season — as well as a fifth-place Class 1 state championship meet finish in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay, and a ninth-place state-meet finish in the 200 Medley Relay. In addition, NHS junior Ben Hines repeated as a state champion gold medalist in the 50 and 100-yard Freestyle events...

The Nevada High School swim team recently celebrated its most successful season in program history via its postseason awards banquet. Team highlights for Nevada included numerous top finishes during the regular-season — as well as a fifth-place Class 1 state championship meet finish in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay, and a ninth-place state-meet finish in the 200 Medley Relay. In addition, NHS junior Ben Hines repeated as a state champion gold medalist in the 50 and 100-yard Freestyle events...

Dalton Gayman's MVP-like performance against Joplin High School on Saturday lifted the Nevada Tigers to the 73rd annual Carthage Invitational championship. The convincing 44-29 victory moved the Tigers to a pristine 5-0 on the season. In addition to Gayman's 23-point performance, the Tigers' defense was immaculate for a third consecutive tournament game, holding Joplin to 10 second-half points...

Nevada Middle School's seventh and eighth-grade grapplers capped a phenomenal season on a high-note, playing host to the Big 8 Conference wrestling tournament over the weekend — placing third at the showcase event. Held at Nevada High School, Nevada finished with four individual first-place medalists, a half-dozen silver medalists, and four third-place finishers...

The Nevada High School varsity girls and junior varsity boys' squads were in action Saturday at the Harrisonville Tournament, concluding with excellent results. The varsity girls were led by sophomore Claire Pritchett — collecting gold in the 235-pound division...

Sharing the spotlight at Sunday's postseason awards banquet, the Nevada High football team was honored for its 2019 campaign. Tiger gridders receiving postseason accolades, were: • Charles Ramey-Dias, All-Big 8 Conference honorable mention offensive line, and Southwest Missouri Football Coaches Association honorable mention (OL); Wesley Balk SWMO FBCA honorable mention linebacker; Riley Trotter SWMO FBCA honorable mention defensive end; Balk, First-Team All-District linebacker; Ramey-Dias, First-Team All-District (OL); Trotter, Second-Team All-District (DE); and Ethan Forkner, Second-Team All-District defensive back.. ...

In opening-round play at the 73rd annual Carthage basketball tournament Thursday, the Nevada Tigers dispatched Lebanon, 53-39. "Guys defended their tails off," said Nevada head coach," Shaun Gray, noting that his club held 30 point per game scorer Quinton Shelton to 13 on the night. Gray credited Noah Cheaney and Lane McNeley for their defensive effort on Shelton...

The Nevada Lady Tiger swim team fared well at the Monett dual meet on Tuesday — winning seven of 10 head-to-head matchups. The Lady Tigers notched victories over Camdenton (96-72), Thomas Jefferson Independent Day (127-26), Monett (111-60), Marshfield (129-22), Joplin (129-49), Lamar (105-59), and Hillcrest (119-55). Nevada fell to Carthage, Carl Junction, and Webb City...

Nevada High's cross country team punctuated a terrific season at Monday night's postseason awards banquet. From the podium, head coach Ryan Watts spoke glowingly of his squad — recounting their many achievements during the recent fall campaign. Watts not only recognized the high school team, but also the Nevada Middle School cross country squad...

It was a grand afternoon on Friday for Mahalia Swink, as the Sheldon High School senior signed a national letter-of-intent with Cottey College — where she will continue her athletic career with the Comet volleyball team. A three-sport athlete, Swink’s prep-career volleyball numbers include 382 service-points, 156 kills, 73 aces, and 39 blocks...

In opening-round play at the 73rd annual Carthage basketball tournament Thursday, the Nevada Tigers dispatched Lebanon, 53-3

Overcoming an uphill climb, the Nevada Lady Tigers edged past the Mount Vernon Mountaineers Thursday night at Wynn Gym. The 45-42 Big 8 Conference cross-division clash moved Nevada to 4-1 on the season. The Lady Tigers trailed for much of the contest, as Mount Vernon led 13-12 at the conclusion of the opening frame — and padded their cushion in the second quarter for a 25-19 halftime lead...

The Nevada Lady Tiger swim team fared well at the Monett dual meet on Tuesday — winning seven of 10 head-to-head matchups. The Lady Tigers notched victories over Camdenton (96-72), Thomas Jefferson Independent Day (127-26), Monett (111-60), Marshfield (129-22), Joplin (129-49), Lamar (105-59), and Hillcrest (119-55). Nevada fell to Carthage, Carl Junction, and Webb City...

The Nevada Lady Tiger seventh and eighth-grade basketball teams are fresh off excellent performances at the Wild West Shooutout tournament. The Lady Tiger eighth-graders captured the tournament championship Tuesday in Joplin. Just down the road in Neosho, the Nevada seventh-graders scored a third-place finish...

The Nevada Tiger middle school seventh and eighth-grade wrestling team was in action at the Seneca Tournament Dec. 7 — placing fourth overall. NMS results • First- place finishers: Kason Clark, Kynndrick Brooks, Corey Breese, and Luke Andersen. • Second-place finishers: Barrett Nadurata, and Myles Callaghan...

In their season-opening competition, the Nevada High School wrestling team placed 11th at the 25-school Steve Leslie Invitational — held Friday and Saturday in Pleasant Hill. Kirksville, meanwhile, emerged with the team championship. Top performances for Nevada included fourth-place finishes notched by sophomore Mokey Dawn (113 pounds) and heavyweight freshman Skylur Mashek. Additionally, junior Brayden Wilson won four of five matches, placing fifth in the 126 pound weight-division...

PITTSBURG, Kan. — It was an eventful evening on the hardwood for the Nevada Tiger and Lady Tiger varsity basketball teams Tuesday. The varsity twinbill opened with the Lady Tigers' decisive victory over the Pittsburg Purple Dragons, 61-34. In the nightcap, the Nevada boys withstood a furious Purple Dragon (21-0) fourth quarter run, holding on for the 65-61 victory...

Nevada Tiger star duo Logan Applegate and Dalton Gayman combined for 48 points in Friday night's season-opening victory over Big 8 Conference foe Mount Vernon Mountaineers. Nevada needed every bit of that exquisite effort in Wynn Gym, pulling away late for the 62-55 victory...

The Sheldon Lady Panthers knocked off the Bronaugh Lady Wildcats, earning a second consecutive trip to the Golden Valley Vernon County Conference (GVVC) tournament championship game. The defending champs edged their archrivals Thursday night at Nevada community center, 40-36...

Nevada Middle School's seventh and eighth-grade grapplers were in action for a pair of triangular meets this week, traveling to Carl Junction on Tuesday — while hosting their final home meet of the season Thursday. At their home meet, Nevada welcomed in Joplin North and Cassville. At the road meet, Nevada squared off against Carl Junction and Seneca...

The Nevada Lady Tigers' quest to become repeat Freeman Sports Medicine-Carl Junction Classic champions was thwarted by the host school in Thursday night's title-clash. Entering the evening as the No. 5 ranked team in Missouri Class 4 basketball, the Lady Tigers were upended by the No. 7 ranked Carl Junction Lady Bulldogs, 53-39...

The week-long Golden Valley Vernon County conference (GVVC) boys and girls basketball tournaments got underway Monday, with Franklin P. Norman Community Center as the host-site. MONDAY RESULTS On the girls' side of the bracket in opening-round action — the second-seeded Sheldon Lady Panthers bested sixth-seeded NEVC Lady Knights, 36-26. The fourth-seeded Hume Lady Hornets, meanwhile, knocked off fifth-seeded Ballard, 32-25...

Guided by head coach Samantha Short, the Nevada Lady Tiger swim team is fresh off a strong 2018-19 campaign. The Lady Tigers will look to build on that foundation when they kick off their season Dec. 5, at the Carthage all-relays. Nevada then returns to the pool Dec. 7, for the Winnetonka Invite in Gladstone. The Big 8 Conference championship meet is slated for Jan. 28 in Monett...

Coming off solid seasons on the hardwood, the Sheldon Panther and Lady Panther basketball teams hope to keep the good times rolling in 2019-20. The Lady Panthers opened last year with a Cinderella run to the GVVC Conference Tournament championship in early December...

Two of Nevada High’s three state-qualifying wrestlers — juniors Lotus Van Dyk and Lane Brooks return to the mat this season. Van Dyk became the first female wrestler in school history to qualify for the state championship meet. Competing at 136 pounds, Van Dyk entered the Class 1 showcase tournament 16-2 overall, winning three of her five matches, en route to a sixth-place finish...

Nevada Middle School’s eighth-grade Lady Tiger hoopsters throttled the visiting Seneca Indians, 36-4 Tuesday night. The Lady Tigers blanked Seneca in the opening frame, jumping in front, 7-0. Nevada then padded its cushion, seizing a 20-3 halftime advantage...

Carl Junction — The Nevada Lady Tigers have earned the opportunity to defend their Freeman Sports Medicine-Carl Junction Classic hoops tournament crown, having walloped Springdale (Ark.) in the tournament semifinals Tuesday, 54-29. Senior point guard Calli Beshore’s 14-point first half performance propelled the Lady Tigers to a 40-14 halftime lead...

With the dawn of his sixth season set to get underway Friday night at Wynn Gym, Nevada High head varsity boys basketball coach Shaun Gray will look to continue to build upon his program's solid foundation. Since taking over, Gray has reeled off an 84-37 overall record, and an even more impressive 52-17 mark over the last four campaigns...