Sports
Monday, May 22 - Church League
There were eight players with the Payne Hole #7. Terry Brock, Pam Smith, Mike coatney, and Linda Benyo had a score of 33. Barb Tate, Steve Coatney, Paul Davis, and Gibby with a score of 33. Closest to the Pin on Hole #6 was Mike Coatney. Longest Putt was Hole #9...
The 2023 All-Conference Baseball Teams were recently announced. Several local athletes were named to the teams.
First Team All-Conference: Ryan Friga of Willow Springs (utility).
Second Team All-Conference: Jaden Anderson of Liberty (pitcher), Rogan Traver of Willow Springs (in field), Eli Moore...
Every year, Willow Springs high school coaches nominate athletes for the Sambo Hine Athlete of the Year Award. The coaches select one boy and one girl each year for the award.
This annual award dates back to the 1970's and was named after the most famous bear fan of all time, John Franklin "Sambo...
After a couple of rain delays, the Mountain View-Birch Tree Liberty High School baseball faced the Thayer Bobcats in the first round of District play. Both teams battled with a tied score of 0-0 until the Eagles finally scored a walk-off run to win the game 1-0.
They turned around and played the...
Monday, May 15 - Church League
Paul Davis, Glenn Davis, Linda Benyo, Mike Coatney, and Steve Coatney with a score of 31. Scott Williamson, Barb Tate, Gibby, and Wendy Willard with a score of 34. Closest to the Pin 2nd Shot on Hole #6 was Mike Coatney.
Tuesday, May 16
Carl and Ben were gone...
Liberty Spring sports are slowly winding down. The Lady Eagles softball team ended their District run with a tough loss to Willow Springs 11-13. The Liberty golf team made a strong showing in District competition. Owen Roberts placed third, Dayne Dewick fifth, and Ashton Stanley eighth, securing...
Last week, the varsity Bears baseball team notched two wins in their final games of the regular season before falling in the first round of District play. At Eminence on Monday, the Bear shut out the Redwings with a 12-0 win.
For their make-up game in Cabool on Tuesday, the Bears walked away...
Monday, May 8 - Church League
Payne Hole was #7
Linda Benyo, Kolton Stolba, Alex Moritz, and Marc Sinigvian with a score of 30; Steve Coatney, Scott Williamson, Paul Davis, and Glenn Davis with a score of 30; Barb Tate, Chad Coble, Will, and Christian Gunnerson with a score of 32. Longest Putt...
The Willow Springs YMCA and G&W Foods held their 21st annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 22 at the Willow Springs Municipal Golf Course. Proceeds from the tournament benefit YMCA youth programs and scholarship fund.
The following are the tournament winners:
Championship Flight:...
The cold, windy weather has kept our attendance down. It is supposed to improve.
Monday, May 1 - Church League
Buster Graves, Linda Benyo, Gibby, and Owen Duddridge with a score of 30; Paul Davis, Glenn Davis, Wendy Willard, and Scott Williamson with a score of 31.
Buzzy had an Eagle on...