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Northwest softball sophomore outfielder Lillie Filger raised both of her arms in triumph as she rounded the bases after a nuke over the right field fence — her first home run of the season. On a 1-0 count, Filger’s swing wasn’t just her first home run of the season, but it was also the first… Read moreFive-run inning propels Northwest softball to win in second game of home-opening doubleheader

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The 2022-23 Maryville boys basketball season came to an end in the Class 4 District 16 Championship March 3, and some players have started preparing for the next season, while four seniors also get ready for their next journey. Read moreMaryville boys basketball enters offseason, coach talks about seniors' impact

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After 25 games and 95 days since the first game of the season — a 68-35 Spoofhound loss to Chillicothe — Maryville girls basketball had its campaign come to an end against the Hornets, 58-42, in the Class 4 District 16 semifinals March 2. Read moreMaryville girls basketball coach praises seniors for time with program

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It's the time of year in Missouri when the weather begins to be moody. One day it could be a nice, 70-degree spring day, but the next it could be 10 degrees and snowing. To most, that signifies the changing of seasons, but to some, it marks the changing of winter sports to spring sports. In … Read moreNorthwest women's basketball reflects on season, looks to take 'bigger step'

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Northwest baseball has struggled this season. The Bearcats are 4-17 overall and 2-8 in the MIAA. The venue hasn’t made much of a difference so far, as the ’Cats are 1-2 at home, 0-9 on the road and 3-6 at neutral-site games. Northwest has also been outscored 119-67 this season. Read moreNorthwest baseball looks to 'flip the switch' in home series with Emporia State

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Northwest men’s basketball was the three-time defending national champions. The Bearcats had won five of the past six Central Region Tournaments. All of that came to an end, though, in the 2023 Central Region Tournament Semifinals against Southern Nazarene. Read moreThree-time defending national champions fall in Central Region Semifinals to Southern Nazarene

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Southern Arkansas senior forward LaTreavin Black was simply trying to save himself from going out-of-bounds by throwing the ball into a teammate. Except, all he found was Northwest men’s basketball senior guard Diego Bernard lurking in front of Muleriders’ junior guard Jerry Carraway Jr. on … Read moreNorthwest men's basketball blows out Southern Arkansas in opening round of Central Region Tournament

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The net was swaying. The fans were on their feet. Coach Ben McCollum was motioning to his players to keep it going. Sophomore guard Mitch Mascari was holding up his arms in celebration. Read moreNorthwest men's basketball wins seventh MIAA Tournament title in eight seasons

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Coach Ben McCollum walked into a room full of reporters inside the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The players he brought with him, sophomore forward Byron Alexander and freshman Bennett Stirtz, were still soaked in sweat from their contest moments before. Read moreNorthwest men's basketball advances to eighth-consecutive MIAA Tournament Championship appearance

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Fans of Maryville boys basketball gathered around the southeast corner of St. Joseph-Benton High School. Families, friends and fans all waited to see the Spoofhounds come out of the locker room for the final time of the 2022-23 season. Read moreMaryville boys basketball ends season with loss to Lafayette-St. Joseph in district championship

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Déjà vu struck Northwest women’s basketball, as the Bearcats’ MIAA Tournament title hopes were dashed at the hands of Nebraska-Kearney for the second straight season March 2 at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Read moreNorthwest women's basketball has MIAA Tournament run end in quarterfinals against Nebraska-Kearney

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Northwest men’s basketball freshman guard Bennett Stirtz stood at the left wing in the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri, beyond the 3-point line. On the other side of the court, senior guard Diego Bernard ran behind Missouri Western’s junior JaRon Thames on hi… Read moreNorthwest men's basketball soars past Missouri Western into MIAA Tournament Semifinals

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Northwest men’s basketball recognized its seniors against Missouri Southern Feb. 25 in Bearcat Arena. The Bearcats celebrated include senior guard Diego Bernard, junior forward Wes Dreamer and junior forward Luke Waters. Read moreNorthwest basketball teams end season with Senior Day against Missouri Southern

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With 2:07 to go in the first quarter sophomore guard Molly Harnett backpedaled back on defense after missing a contested layup during the Northwest women's basketball game against Central Oklahoma Feb. 23 in Bearcat Arena. Read moreHot starts leads to offensive explosion for Northwest women's basketball against Central Oklahoma

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Maryville boys basketball secured a win against Chillicothe in dominant, 70-49 fashion in the regular season finale Feb. 23. As the regular season comes to a close, the Spoofhounds end it on a nine-game win streak. Read moreMaryville boys basketball triumphs in regular season finale, girls snap three-game win streak

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Northwest Athletics’ team physician emeritus Patrick Harr walks into the west stairwell inside Bearcat Arena leading down to the locker room for Northwest men’s basketball. As he moves toward the stairs, his gaze matches junior forward Wes Dreamer’s, who’s standing along the wall. Read moreNorthwest men's basketball secures 10th consecutive MIAA regular season title in rematch with Central Oklahoma

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Maryville girls basketball have won six of its last eight games as the Spoofhounds head into their final matchup of the regular season against Midland Empire Conference foe Chillicothe Feb. 23 inside Maryville High School. Read moreMaryville girls basketball seniors talk about time in program, team prepares for end of regular season

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Northwest men’s basketball is on a MIAA-best 11-game win streak. Through those games, the Bearcats have held each of their opponents to under 60 points. Read moreNorthwest men's basketball to meet Central Oklahoma, Missouri Southern with MIAA regular season title at stake

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After nearly four months of games, Northwest women’s basketball is in the home stretch of the regular season. The Bearcats have just two guaranteed games left this season and are still fighting for a spot in the MIAA Tournament March 1-5. Read moreNorthwest women’s basketball fights for MIAA Tournament as end of regular season approaches

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Since the fall of 2018, Diego Bernard has played for Northwest men’s basketball. During his collegiate career, the senior guard has inserted his name into the top five for multiple program records, earned four MIAA all-defensive team selections and helped the team win three… Read moreNorthwest men's basketball survives Missouri Western, women's team loses third straight to Griffons

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Maryville boys basketball has three wins against Benton Feb. 10, Mid-Buchanan Feb. 11 and Creston (Iowa) Feb. 14 in the rearview and are on a seven-game win streak heading into the final two games of the season. Read moreMaryville boys basketball prepares for second consecutive home game against Savannah

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Ben McCollum has coached against Missouri Western in 31 games during his time with Northwest men’s basketball. Since he took over the program before the 2009-10 season, he’s lost to the Griffons a mere three times. Read moreNorthwest men's basketball set to end four-game road trip with chance of sweep over Missouri Western

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Nearly a week after the team split up for competitions, Northwest track and field’s final meet of the indoor regular season will also look a bit different. While some athletes will be competing at the Friday Night Lights - Last Chance Meet Feb. 17, others will have the week off. Read moreNorthwest track and field athletes seek to continue indoor season at final meet before conference championships

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Northwest women’s basketball has been on a hot streak, winning three of its last four games against Washburn Feb. 4, Rogers State Feb. 9 and Northeastern State Feb. 10. The Bearcats will attempt to ride the momentum into their battle with Highway 71 rival Missouri Western Feb. 18 in Saint Jo… Read moreClash with Highway 71 rival up next for Northwest women’s basketball

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The brooms were brought out Feb. 9-12 as Northwestern Oklahoma State swept Northwest baseball in a four-game series. Those losses brought the Bearcats’ losing streak to five. The ’Cats will hit the road Feb. 17-19, as they look to snap the five-game losing streak in three games in Joplin, Missouri. Read moreNorthwest baseball heads south for chance to bounce back against trio of unfamiliar foes

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It's the time of year in Missouri when the weather begins to be moody. One day it could be a nice, 70-degree spring day, but the next it could be 10 degrees and snowing. To most, that signifies the changing of seasons, but to some, it marks the changing of winter sports to spring sports. In …

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Northwest baseball has struggled this season. The Bearcats are 4-17 overall and 2-8 in the MIAA. The venue hasn’t made much of a difference so far, as the ’Cats are 1-2 at home, 0-9 on the road and 3-6 at neutral-site games. Northwest has also been outscored 119-67 this season.