http://www.joplinglobe.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_310171956.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_310171956.html Sometimes, the best photos don't make it into the paper. These are the best shots you didn't see for the week of Oct. 31st. This week's slideshow includes scenes from area soccer and football, and a ribbon cutting in Neosho. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:58:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_210112005.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_210112005.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:41:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311014012.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311014012.html Ozark Christian College shot 62.5 percent from the field in opening its men’s basketball season by beating Crowley’s Ridge 96-85 on Friday night in the Multi-Purpose Building.The Ambassadors hit nine of 16 shots from 3-point range and 35 of 56 overall — converting several fast-break baskets — in dropping the Pioneers of Paragould, Ark., to 1-3. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:31:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311013123.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311013123.html There are no playoff implications or bowl game possibilities on the line.But don’t think Missouri Southern and Fort Hays State have nothing to play for in today’s football season finale at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.For starters, the winner is assured of at least a share of sixth place in the MIAA with a 4-5 league record. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:34:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311013519.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311013519.html There should be no surprises left when Missouri Southern runners compete today for the right to race in the NCAA Division II national championships.The Lions will race in the South Central Regional in Abilene, Texas. Schools from the MIAA, Lone Star and Heartland conferences are entered. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:32:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311013345.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311013345.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. — College Heights Christian School will play Maryville at 9 a.m. today in the third-place game of the Class 2 Missouri Volleyball Championships.Maryville defeated College Heights 25-21, 25-22 in the first match of the tournament Friday morning. College Heights then fell to defending state champion Hermann 25-10, 25-12, and to Scott City, last year’s runner-up, 25-18, 25-10. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:38:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311013835.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311013835.html NEOSHO, Mo. — Harry Lineberry enjoys a little competition as much as anyone, but he knows his Neosho High School girls cross country team will be up against some of the best runners the state has to offer Saturday at the Missouri cross country championships in Jefferson City.Lineberry, who has been Neosho’s track and cross country coach since 1979, is counting on experience to make a difference. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:27:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311012839.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311012839.html With a 5-5 record, it’s been a disappointing football season by Pittsburg State standards.The Gorillas hadn’t lost more than four games in a season since 1977 when they went 1-8-1, and they’ve been dominant since the mid-1980s, going 53-6 in five years under head coach Dennis Franchione and winning 198 games in the last 20 years under Chuck Broyles. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:49:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311014945.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311014945.html CNC League champion Galena and runner-up St. Mary’s-Colgan, after rolling to first-round playoff victories Tuesday night, resume postseason play today with afternoon contests.The Bulldogs journey to Osage City and the Panthers play host to Moundridge for 2 p.m. kickoffs. After wrapping up undefeated district championships on Oct. 29, the teams are playing their third game in 10 days. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:50:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311015045.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311015045.html Columbus coach Dan Grundy expects to see a lot of running tonight from Louisburg.“They run the ball very well,” Grundy said of the Wildcats. “They’ll try to pound you.“Traditionally, they don’t make mistakes in the playoffs, either,” Grundy said. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:51:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311015223.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311015223.html Oswego High School football coach Andy Fewin and his players, even though they are 10-0, realize that tonight they can earn oodles of respect across Kansas.The task is daunting, however.Olpe, another 10-0 team, visits the Indians in the second round of the Kansas 2-1A playoffs with kickoff scheduled for 6 at Arrowhead Stadium. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:47:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311014835.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311014835.html A whirlwind week for Pittsburg State’s men’s basketball team begins Sunday afternoon with an exhibition game at Kansas State.Tipoff is at 3 p.m. at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan as the Gorillas face the Wildcats, who are picked fourth in the Big 12 Conference preseason poll. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:44:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311014522.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_311014522.html NEOSHO, Mo. — Labette and Crowder decisively won opening basketball games in the Crowder Classic on Friday night.Labette defeated Rend Lake (Ill.) 80-56 before the Lady ’Riders trimmed Meramec 79-58.Today’s schedule is Labette vs. Meramec at 1 p.m. and Crowder vs. Rend Lake at 3. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:31:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_309013215.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_309013215.html TALLADEGA, Ala. — When Jamie McMurray got home on Sunday night following his dramatic win at Talladega hours earlier, he turned to his wife, Christy, and asked what they should do to celebrate his first victory in nearly three years.Champagne? A nice dinner?Not exactly.Christy hopped on the computer while her emotionally drained husband crawled into bed with the couple’s two dogs. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:54:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_310005617.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_story_310005617.html Several months ago I was standing at the edge of a trout pond with three of my friends — Russ Kinerson, Greg Edster, and Kerry Ogle — when someone mentioned that we should make a fall trip to Lake Taneycomo for the brown trout. We all agreed that this was a great idea and that we should plan it some day. Russ was quick to produce his pocket calendar. He wasn’t going to let us get away with “some day.” We eventually settled on staying for the entire third week of October. Once I called Dan and Jeanette at the Parkview Lodge in Branson and booked rooms, we were all set.