The MIAA announced Aug. 14 that fall sports are suspended until Jan. 1, 2021. The decision from the association came in the wake of the NCAA's choice to cancel all fall sports championships for the 2020-21 school year.
Northwest Director of Athletics Andy Peterson gave insight into the decision-making process, along with reflecting on the situation as a whole. Read more
The MIAA announced Aug. 14 that fall sports are suspended until Jan. 1, 2021. The decision from the association came in the wake of the NCAA's choice to cancel all fall sports championships for the 2020-21 school year.
Northwest Director of Athletics Andy Peterson gave insight into the decision-making process, along with reflecting on the situation as a whole. Read more
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Read more
Four years ago, Isaiah Strayhorn didn’t fathom that he’d be in the northwest corner of Missouri. Read more
Northwest football’s Marqus Andrews, whenever it might be or however it might happen, hopes to be on an NFL roster by the completion of the 2020 NFL Draft weekend. Read more
On Nov. 27, 2018, running back Justin Rankin took to Twitter to announce he was leaving the Kent State football program in search of a new backfield to call home. Read more
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, collegiate athletes in their final year of eligibility were left with a season that was squandered after NCAA President Mark Emmert released a statement March 12, one that halted the remainder of championship events for winter and spring sports. Read more
In a direct correlation to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s closure of in-person schooling, MSHSAA announced the cancellation of all remaining 2019-20 postseason events April 9. Read more
Humans, especially athletes, are a sentimental bunch. We (speaking as a washed-up athlete) cling to moments and milestones to carry us through and give us motivation for the next task ahead. One of the largest and most important times in a young athlete’s life is the opportunity to compete i… Read more
Northwest Athletics was blindsided March 12 by the NCAA’s cancellation of all spring sports due to COVID-19 related complications. In response, the University’s athletic administration has done its best to ease student-athlete’s transition into a rather unconventional semester. Read more
They were nine practices into the season before Maryville High School closed, disbanding a pack of ’Hounds eager to build upon last year. Now, a team equipped with five returning seniors is hanging its hat on a season that never was and never will be. Read more
If her list of accolades wasn’t vast enough, Serena Sundell can now add being a Division I commit to that list. On March 29, Sundell publicly announced via Twitter that she will be taking her talents to Kansas State University in 2021. Read more
One year ago, Makayla Hewell was questioning if she wanted to continue her collegiate running career after fracturing her ankle. It was ultimately a decision that, among others, led to her transferring to Northwest from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia. Read more
With the sports world remaining at a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, spring sports athletes are forced to sit at home without a competition season. However, MSHSAA has not given up on the idea of following through with the 2020 season. Read more
I want to start off by saying that I get it. I get that you’re frustrated, upset, whatever it might be — understandably so. Read more
Northwest indoor track and field was supposed to end its season on a track 787 miles away from Maryville. The Bearcats did that, but not the way they intended. Read more
The poorly-lit table seating at Carson’s Sports Grill was an unusual place for a basketball season to end. But that’s where it ended for Northwest men’s basketball March 12, less than a week after its fifth straight MIAA Tournament Championship victory that was supposed to propel the team in… Read more
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was well after he’d entered the game off the bench nearly seven minutes into the contest and scored 16 first-half points when Northwest freshman forward Wes Dreamer took his seat behind a black-clothed table, in front of an MIAA-branded backdrop. Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the second time in three days, Northwest men’s basketball entered the locker room at halftime of an MIAA Tournament matchup having extended a glimpse of hope to its opponent. Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the aftermath of Northwest men’s basketball’s 75-54 win over Lincoln University March 5 in the second round of the MIAA tournament at Municipal Auditorium, Lincoln coach John Moseley sat behind a table doused in a black table cloth and leaned over a microphone with clea… Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After the final buzzer sounded, Erika Schlosser met with her team and then proceeded to a room that lined the upper-deck inside of Municipal Auditorium for what was Northwest women’s basketball’s final postgame press conference of the season. Read more
When Northwest women’s basketball steps inside of Municipal Auditorium March 5, the Bearcats will be looking to complete an upset bid that would, on paper, surpass the one they accomplished less than 24 hours prior. Read more
After entering the Class 3 District 16 Tournament as the No. 1 seed, Maryville girls basketball claimed the district championship with a 48-42 win over St. Pius X Feb. 28 in Cameron, Missouri. Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Northwest women’s basketball forward Mallory McConkey placed her left foot, followed by her right, on the free throw line at the north basket March 4 in Municipal Auditorium. Read more
Regardless of how Northwest men’s basketball plays in its trip to the MIAA Tournament March 5-8 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri, the Bearcats will likely host the NCAA’s Central Region Tournament at Bearcat Arena March 14-17. Read more
Raucous cheers, seniors winning in their final conference meet and one major cramp defined Northwest indoor track and field’s performance at the MIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships Feb. 28-March 1 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Read more
When Northwest women’s basketball coach Austin Meyer sat next to men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum in front of a group of reporters March 3 at the Northwest Athletics Media Luncheon, it was one of the seldom times the duo did an interview together. Read more
A common phrase that’s reverberated throughout sports is that hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard. It’s something one of a kind when the talent also works hard. Read more
A member of Northwest’s family and former Bearcat football linebacker D.J. Nader died at the age of 29 Feb. 24. Read more
A rough opening act to the 2020 Northwest softball season continued with a 1-4 road trip to the 5-States Classic Feb. 21-23 in Emporia, Kansas. Read more
Maryville wrestling ended its season at the MSHSAA State Championships Feb. 20-22 in Columbia, Missouri, at Mizzou Arena. Read more
Maryville boys basketball headed southeast Feb. 25 to Cameron High School where its first Class 3 District 16 game against Cristo Rey stood in the way of the Spoofhounds and the next round of districts. Read more
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Eleven times this season, Missouri Western’s men’s basketball team had entered matchups on its home court at Looney Complex and walked away with victories, engaging in a midcourt celebration after each game to “Ring The Bell.” Read more
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Prior to Northwest women’s basketball making the 45-minute trip south Feb. 25 to face rival Missouri Western, the Bearcats had two games to earn their way into the MIAA Tournament. Read more
The week that Northwest indoor track and field has been waiting for is finally here. The Bearcats will be competing for a chance to etch their names in the MIAA history books at the MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships Feb. 28-March 1 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Read more
In the aftermath of Northwest men’s basketball’s physical 73-64 win over Pittsburg State Feb. 22 at Bearcat Arena, coach Ben McCollum faced a group of reporters in a converted classroom in Lamkin Activity Center and did not lean on clichés. Read more
Prior to the Feb. 22 matchup with Pittsburg State in Bearcat Arena, Northwest women’s basketball hadn’t beaten the Gorillas in 3,276 days. Condensed, that’s eight years, 11 months and 17 days. Read more
Amid the high emotions that accompanied Senior Night, Maryville girls basketball claimed at least a share of the Midland Empire Conference title with a 49-17 win over Savannah Feb. 20 in the ’Hound Pound. Read more
There were less than 7 seconds left on the play clock in Bearcat Arena when the ball got to Trevor Hudgins. Read more
On the heels of a loss to Missouri Southern Feb. 20 in Bearcat Arena, Northwest women’s basketball’s fate of an MIAA Tournament appearance was in the hands of conference foe Emporia State. Read more
Maryville boys basketball is rounding out its regular season this week with games that were rescheduled from earlier in the year. Read more
Ben McCollum, for the most part, doesn’t care about statistics, records, accolades or point totals. Read more
The Northwest baseball team traveled to Joplin, Missouri, Feb. 14-17 where it played four games in hopes of returning to Maryville with four wins. Read more
In the presence of a group of reporters, Northwest women’s basketball coach Austin Meyer tried to tally how many consecutive times the Bearcats have lost to Pittsburg State. Read more
The Maryville wrestling team competed in the Class 2 District 4 Tournament Feb. 14-15 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Read more
After a season laced with frosty cancelations and multi-hour bus rides, Maryville girls basketball secured the No. 1 seed in the MSHSAA Class 3 District 16 Tournament for the first time since the 2010-11 season. Read more
Northwest indoor track and field is racing to the finish of the regular season with one meet left on the schedule before postseason competition. Read more
It was a strenuous start to the week for the Maryville boys basketball players as they participated in atypical back-to-back nights with games Feb. 10-11. Read more
With four games remaining in the regular season, Maryville girls basketball is clawing its way through fatigue toward a conference championship. Read more
Over the last four seasons, Northwest men’s basketball has won 122 games, claimed four-consecutive MIAA regular-season titles, four straight conference tournament crowns and two of the last three NCAA Division II Championships. Read more
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, collegiate athletes in their final year of eligibility were left with a season that was squandered after NCAA President Mark Emmert released a statement March 12, one that halted the remainder of championship events for winter and spring sports.
In a direct correlation to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s closure of in-person schooling, MSHSAA announced the cancellation of all remaining 2019-20 postseason events April 9.
Humans, especially athletes, are a sentimental bunch. We (speaking as a washed-up athlete) cling to moments and milestones to carry us through and give us motivation for the next task ahead. One of the largest and most important times in a young athlete’s life is the opportunity to compete i…
Northwest Athletics was blindsided March 12 by the NCAA’s cancellation of all spring sports due to COVID-19 related complications. In response, the University’s athletic administration has done its best to ease student-athlete’s transition into a rather unconventional semester.
They were nine practices into the season before Maryville High School closed, disbanding a pack of ’Hounds eager to build upon last year. Now, a team equipped with five returning seniors is hanging its hat on a season that never was and never will be.
If her list of accolades wasn’t vast enough, Serena Sundell can now add being a Division I commit to that list. On March 29, Sundell publicly announced via Twitter that she will be taking her talents to Kansas State University in 2021.
One year ago, Makayla Hewell was questioning if she wanted to continue her collegiate running career after fracturing her ankle. It was ultimately a decision that, among others, led to her transferring to Northwest from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia.
With the sports world remaining at a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, spring sports athletes are forced to sit at home without a competition season. However, MSHSAA has not given up on the idea of following through with the 2020 season.
I want to start off by saying that I get it. I get that you’re frustrated, upset, whatever it might be — understandably so.
Northwest indoor track and field was supposed to end its season on a track 787 miles away from Maryville. The Bearcats did that, but not the way they intended.
