
Bolivar Liberators Gear Up for 2026 Season
Returning seven starters, confronting key injuries, and integrating fresh talent, the Liberators eye a district championship after a narrow semifinal loss.
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Returning seven starters, confronting key injuries, and integrating fresh talent, the Liberators eye a district championship after a narrow semifinal loss.

After a 7‑5 season that delivered the program’s best win total since 2017, the Carl Junction Bulldogs return a core of All‑Ozark Mountain Conference standouts, aiming to translate experience into a stronger 2026 campaign.

The U.S. men's soccer team's World Cup exit highlights a talent gap that can be closed by learning from the women's success and adopting proven international academy systems.
After capturing their first regional championship, the Eagle Lake 12U All-Star Team is heading to Branson, Missouri, to compete in the Cal Ripken Baseball Major/70 (12U) World Series, rallying local support to cover a $30,000 travel budget.

Tavis Honeycutt, a Newberry junior committed to the University of Florida, placed fourth in the 2026 Florida Mr. Baseball voting while earning Class 2A Player of the Year honors, as Gio Rojas secured the overall award and Nick Borthwick was celebrated as Coach of the Year.

Davion Thompson, a highly touted 2027 basketball recruit, announced his college choice on June 10, narrowing his options to Michigan, Arkansas, Baylor and Vanderbilt. His emphasis on mentorship, belief, and a supportive environment led him to select the Wolverines.

The nation's No. 5 point guard in the 2027 class, Davion Thompson, has eliminated Michigan State from his list, leaving four programs vying for his commitment as the Spartans search for their first 2027 recruit.

The University of North Texas has added Mitchell Holmes, a 6‑foot‑10 forward with a background at SMU and Link Year Prep, to its men's basketball squad.