Sports

Kacey Blunk for Howell County News
Liberty High School is known for excellent football and volleyball programs, and a competitive basketball program but the LHS Student Council felt like their Spring sports programs didn't get the attention they deserved. These students took action and hosted their very first Spring Fling Spirit...
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The Willow Springs Bears placed third in the Hartville tournament. In the first round they won 13-4 over Hartville, but then lost to Conway 5-4. In the last game of the tournament, the Bears faced Norwood winning 11-5, securing third place honors. Willow Springs now has a record 5-3 for the season...
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The Howell County Futbol Club, coached and run by Nathan and Laura Wagner, is proud to announce their first two college signings. Asia Been and Madalyn Russell both signed their letters of intent on Wednesday, March 22. Head Coach Nathan Wagner said, "I feel like these girls are like my children. I...
Kacey Blunk for Howell County News
Liberty High School baseball got to squeeze in 3 games this week despite the questionable weather. The Eagles hosted Willow Springs on Monday. Jaden Anderson pitched the entire varsity game for a Liberty victory over the Bears 4-1. Kyle Roberts started pitching for the Eagles junior varsity team...
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The Willow Springs Bears won 6-3 at Norwood on Thursday, improving their record to 3-1 for the season. This week, the Bears have a packed schedule of away games. On Monday and Wednesday, the Bears will play in Mountain View and Thayer. On Thursday and Friday, they will compete in the Hartville...
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Last week saw six wins in six days for Willow Springs softball. Norwood came to Willow Springs Monday, and went home empty-handed with a score of 6-5, Bears. Two regular season games were also notches in the W column – the Bears beat Gainesville 8-4 Tuesday and Mountain View 19-8. On Saturday, the...
Kacey Blunk for Howell County News
Liberty Eagles softball get their first loss against the Willow Springs Bears. They started off strong but fell behind the Bears 19-8. The Lady Eagles are 3-1 on the season.  
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Bears baseball notched their first win of the season at home against the Van Buren Bulldogs last Wednesday. The 6-4 win at home on Booster Field marks the Bears’ first win over Van Buren since 2016. Last week’s away game against Alton was postponed due to rain. Up next, the Bears will take on the...
Kacey Blunk for Howell County News
Spring sports are off to a slow start. Rain is always a factor. The Liberty Eagles baseball was set to face the Cabool Bulldogs, Winona Wildcats, and the Norwood Pirates in the Cabool Tournament. The Eagles battled it out with the Cabool Bulldogs to start things off. Liberty led throughout the game...
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The Mansfield Lions traveled to Willow Springs to challenge the Bears on St. Patrick’s Day. Last Friday, Bear baseball fans were in the stands for this first time this spring. Willow Springs fell to Mansfield by a score of 8 to 5.  Next week, the Bears will have two chances to put a tick in the...

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