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1 week ago | 
fourstateshomepage.com | Michael Emami |Ryan Bunnell
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Lockwood softball fell to Concordia in the Class 1 State Title game on Wednesday afternoon. The Orioles broke the deadlock in the third inning via an RBI sacrifice flyout to center, taking an early 1-0 lead. The Tigers continued to be held scoreless throughout the game, as both sides’ pitching dominated into the late innings. Tigers pitcher Kallie Griffin had a terrific day in the circle, but did concede a late-game two-run home run to Concordia in the top half of the sixth.
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2 weeks ago | 
fourstateshomepage.com | Michael Emami |Ryan Bunnell
FORT SCOTT, KS — Fort Scott baseball clinched a spot in the state tournament with a regional finale win against Wamego on Thursday afternoon. A first inning base hit by Fort Scott’s Kanin Brown easily scored Dub Chipman to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead. After a pair of bases loaded walks, the Tigers took a 3-0 lead heading into the second inning. Wamego put a run up in the third to tighten the deficit, but Fort Scott’s offense exploded in the fifth inning with six runs crossing the plate.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
fourstateshomepage.com | Ryan Bunnell
NEOSHO, MO — Crowder College Women’s Basketball drops to 17-3 overall this season after suffering its first defeat on home court Wednesday night, falling to Three Rivers Community College 69-58. The game was rather back-and-forth throughout the first half with the Roughriders facing a six-point deficit at the halftime break. While Crowder’s offense significantly improved in the second half, posting 43 points compared to 15 in the first half, the Roughriders struggled to defend the perimeter.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
fourstateshomepage.com | Ryan Bunnell
GALENA, KS — Averaging over 25 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists per game on over 60% shooting from the field, Galena Boys Basketball’s Jack Perry has been posting video game-esque numbers for the Bulldogs this season. “I really just try to get going early and if I can hit a few shots early that are really boost my confidence,” Perry said.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
fourstateshomepage.com | Ryan Bunnell
JOPLIN, MO — McAuley Catholic Boys Basketball has extended its win streak to five after taking down Wheaton 59-18 on Tuesday night. It was a dominant showcase of defense and patient offense for the Warriors, who opened the game on an absurd 23-2 run in the first quarter. Wheaton struggled to hit shots while McAuley Catholic was ferocious in the passing lanes on defense, piling up several steals and fastbreak points off said steals.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
fourstateshomepage.com | Ryan Bunnell
GALENA, KS — Galena Boys Basketball continues to roll, taking down Columbus 58-29 in dominant fashion on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs opened the game on a 15-1 run as the Titans saw over six minutes of game time pass by before knocking down their first shot from the field. Defense was the name of the game for Galena in this one, but the Bulldogs had some shining moments on offense, particularly from Jack Perry and Thatcher Botkin in transition.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
fourstateshomepage.com | Ryan Bunnell
JOPLIN, MO — After falling 81-80 the first time these teams faced off, Pittsburg State Men’s Basketball has avenged themselves with an 83-75 win over Missouri Southern. The Gorillas got off to a hot start, opening the game with a 7-0 run before piling on a 16-point lead heading into the halftime break. Southern struggled to string shots together in the first 20 minutes, shooting under 30% from the field as a team.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
sports.yahoo.com | Ryan Bunnell
JOPLIN, MO — After falling 81-80 the first time these teams faced off, Pittsburg State Men’s Basketball has avenged themselves with an 83-75 win over Missouri Southern. The Gorillas got off to a hot start, opening the game with a 7-0 run before piling on a 16-point lead heading into the halftime break. Southern struggled to string shots together in the first 20 minutes, shooting under 30% from the field as a team.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
sports.yahoo.com | Ryan Bunnell
JOPLIN, MO — No. 8 Pittsburg State Women’s Basketball has now won eight straight games and seven straight MIAA games after taking down Missouri Southern 68-52. Saturday’s 16-point win concludes the regular season sweep over the Gorillas’ rival as Pittsburg State is now a perfect 9-0 in MIAA play and 17-2 overall. Pitt State was in control of this one from the opening tip-off through the final buzzer, only surrendering their lead twice in the opening minutes of the first quarter.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
fourstateshomepage.com | Ryan Bunnell
JOPLIN, MO — No. 8 Pittsburg State Women’s Basketball has now won eight straight games and seven straight MIAA games after taking down Missouri Southern 68-52. Saturday’s 16-point win concludes the regular season sweep over the Gorillas’ rival as Pittsburg State is now a perfect 9-0 in MIAA play and 17-2 overall. Pitt State was in control of this one from the opening tip-off through the final buzzer, only surrendering their lead twice in the opening minutes of the first quarter.
