After a week of bad weather that resulted in four home games March 10-14 being turned into road games for Northwest baseball, mother nature finally let the Bearcats host a three-game series against Emporia State March 19-20. Read moreNorthwest baseball splits home doubleheader against Emporia State

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

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

As the spring season continues, so does the competition for Northwest softball. Or, at least it was going to. As for the Fairfield Classic March 17-19 in St. Joseph, those games have been canceled. Read moreWith Fairfield Classic canceled, Northwest softball looks ahead to home doubleheader

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

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'

Kennedi Cline and Truman Hare had never competed at nationals before. The duo were at the end of their freshman indoor season for Northwest track and field, and they ended it in the history books. Read moreNorthwest track and field freshmen reflect on claiming national championships

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

March 12 — the day Northwest men’s basketball ended its season and the day the Bearcats were no longer the three-time defending national champions. Read moreNorthwest men's basketball reflects on season, focuses on growth for future

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Northwest women’s basketball kicked off its MIAA Tournament run with a 70-54 win over Newman March 1 at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.  Read moreNorthwest women's basketball defeats Newman for first MIAA Tournament game win since 2020

Northwest’s track and field teams are past the conference championships and some athletes will prepare for the Division II Indoor National Championships March 10-11 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Read moreNorthwest track and field earns 21 qualifiers for Division II Indoor Championships

Northwest softball is preparing for the MIAA/GLVC (Great Lakes Valley Conference) Crossover March 4-5 in Joplin, Missouri, after winning three out of its four matchups in the Washburn Invitational Feb. 24-26. Read moreNorthwest softball looks to carry momentum into MIAA/GLVC Crossover

Maryville girls basketball was able to survive and advance to the Class 4 District 16 Tournament Semifinals with a 67-42 win against Cameron Feb. 28. Read morePettlon's historic night leads Maryville girls basketball to district win over Cameron

It’s postseason time for Maryville boys basketball, and the team is preparing to make a run in the Class 4 District 16 Tournament. Read moreMaryville boys basketball starts district tournament journey

The regular season is over. Northwest men's basketball is entering into the postseason, and the first goal is the program's seventh MIAA Tournament title in eight seasons. Read moreNorthwest men's basketball searches for seventh MIAA Tournament title in eight seasons

Northwest women’s basketball is headed to the MIAA Tournament for the second consecutive season, but this time as the No. 8 seed March 1-5 in the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Read moreNorthwest women’s basketball earns back-to-back MIAA Tournament appearances

Northwest baseball is nearly a month into its season, and the Bearcats have yet to have a home game this season. This changes as the ’Cats will have their home-opener against Missouri Southern March 3. Read moreNorthwest baseball looks to fix early season struggles in first home series

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

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

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

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

Northwest softball won five out of the six matchups in the Emporia State University Classic Feb. 18-20 and are now preparing for the Washburn Invitational Feb. 24-26. Read moreNorthwest softball to return to Kansas in hopes of continuing momentum

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

One regular season game remains for Maryville boys basketball as it gets ready to face Chillicothe Feb. 23 and prepare for the Class 4 District 16 Tournament. Read moreMaryville boys basketball to host Chillicothe in regular season finale

Athletes are often described by their performances in the biggest moments. For Northwest track and field, one of those big moments is the MIAA Indoor Championships Feb. 24-26. Read moreNorthwest track and field set for conference championships

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

Northwest baseball will head over 150 miles south of Maryville to kick off MIAA play in a three-game series against Central Missouri Feb. 24-26 in Warrensburg, Missouri. Read moreNorthwest baseball to start conference play against Central Missouri

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

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

After a snow day for Maryville High School Feb. 16, Maryville boys basketball kicked off the weekend with a 62-34 win over Savannah Feb. 17. Junior guard Derek Quinlin said he liked the atmosphere and the energy from the student section during the game. Read moreMaryville boys basketball sweeps Savannah in regular season

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

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

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

Northwest softball is looking ahead to the 5-State Classic Feb. 18-20 in Topeka and Emporia, Kansas, after some time off from doubleheaders Feb. 3-4. Read moreNorthwest softball prepares for 5-State Classic after time off

Maryville girls basketball is nearing the end of its regular season with only two more games left until the Class 4 District 16 Tournament starting Feb. 28. Read moreMaryville girls basketball travels to Savannah for final road game of regular season

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

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

Maryville girls basketball started off hot against Cameron, going on a 20-5 run in the first quarter. The early lead propelled the Spoofhounds to a comfortable 60-34 win over the Dragons Feb. 13. Read moreHot start propels Maryville girls basketball to Senior Night win over Cameron

As the regular season winds down, two more games — one at home and one on the road — are in the rearview for Maryville boys basketball. Read moreMaryville boys basketball prepares for familiar foe, final non-conference opponents of regular season

Northwest track and field is roughly two weeks away from the MIAA Indoor Championships Feb. 24-26. Yet, athletes from both the men’s and women’s team continue to have success and break records in the meets leading up to the championships. Read moreNorthwest track and field splits up for road meets

Maryville girls basketball is looking to improve off a long break with the team’s next three games coming up within a span of four days Feb. 10-13. Read moreThree games in four days upcoming for Maryville girls basketball

Northwest women’s basketball was on a three-game losing streak before the Bearcats snapped the skid with a thrilling, 1-point victory over Washburn Feb. 4 in Bearcat Arena. Read moreMeyer looks to use overtime win as boost during road trip for Northwest women's basketball

Northwest softball will have some time off before going to the 5-State Classic Feb. 17-19 after going 1-3 during the Minnesota State University Invitational Feb. 3-4. Read moreNorthwest softball enjoys time off after back-to-back doubleheaders