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The Willard baseball team captured the Class 5 state championship, defeating St. Dominic 9‑8 in a thrilling final that saw coach Scott McGee and his son Jarrett McGee play their last game together.
A rain‑soaked championship game at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex saw Blue Springs South overcome an early 5‑0 hole, with key performances from Grayden Seuferling and Logen McFerron, cementing a second straight title and marking the retirement of head coach Ben Baier.
The Scott City Rams baseball team practiced in Ozark ahead of a state semifinal that could bring their first championship since 2008. Coach Skylar Cobb, who was a sophomore on that 2008 title team, guides a well‑rounded roster of freshmen through seniors, including three graduating players eager to finish their high school careers on a high note.
Ozark Schools has named Ray Godfrey as interim head coach of the Tigers football program, selecting a longtime assistant with deep community ties to provide steady leadership during the transition.
The Excelsior Springs Tigers clinched their fourth Class 4 District 15 title in five seasons, defeating Richmond and Oak Grove en route to a showdown with the St. Joseph Benton Cardinals.