Sports
Monday, June 9 - Church League
Ronnie Bryan, Barb Tate, Ryan, Ian and Evan with a score of 34; Austin White, Brayden, Dawson, Linda Benyo, and Ronnie Brown with a score of 36. Closest to the Pin on Hole #6 was Ryan.
Tuesday, June 10 - Cat/Dog League
Jamie Tipton and Barb Tate with a...
Howell County News would like to extend a special 'Thank You' to a few parents who have gone above and beyond helping gather photos, helping to name athletes, providing updates on games and stats.
Thank you to Anna Combs, Brandy Miller, and Bill Altermatt. You were lifesavers this season...
The Ozark Mountain Conference honors have been announced and four West Plains Zizzer baseball players have been recognized.
First Team-Hunter Roberts; Second Team-Landon Montgomery and Ethan Tuma; Honorable Mention-Avery Miller.
The following student-athletes from West Plains High School were chosen for the All-Ozark Mountain Conference girls soccer team. The individuals were voted on by area coaches.
First Team: Sophomore Lyndzey Casey, Forward.
Second Team: Junior Marlee Dupler, Defense and Junior Maren...
The Willow Springs Lions Club reports the results of their 44th annual golf tournament held this Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15.
Championship Flight
1. Tune and Slayton – 58
2. Cleavenhagen and Cleavenhagen – 62
3. Johnson and Schwalm – 64
4. Shelton and Jarrett - 64
A...
The West Plains High School Zizzers Track and Field participated in the 2025 Class 4 State Track and Field meet in Jefferson City the weekend of May 30.
All-State Honors for the Zizzers include: Jared Kraft 5th in High Jump; Mylea Adams 8th in Long Jump; Ashlyn Tinsley 8th in High Jump;...
The West Plains School District will welcome Jessica Ball to the Zizzer Coaching Staff for the 2025-2026 school year. Coach Ball will serve as the Head Coach of the Lady Zizzer Soccer program.
Ball brings four years of coaching experience and a strong passion for the game, along with a...
Tuesday, June 3 - Cat/Dog League
Paid places to first and second - Bryce Duddridge, Linda Benyo with a score of 33; Aaron and Heather Miller with a score of 34; Bev and Carl Hicks with a score of 35; and Randy Reece and Sherri Jungferman with a score of 36.
No one had Longest Putt,...
Chloe Jones, a junior at Willow Springs High School, was awarded the 2024-2025 Girls Sambo Hine Athlete of the Year trophy on Monday, June 2.
According to the district, "The recipient of the Sambo Hine Athlete of the Year Award is an athlete who best represents his or her school through...
The following West Plains Zizzer girls soccer players were awarded 2025 All-District soccer honors.
Class 3, District 1 - First Team: Marlee Dupler, a Junior, Defender; and Lyndzey Casey, a Sophomore, Midfielder.
Class 3, District 1 - Honorable Mention: Maren Thompson, a Junior, Midfielder.