Gabi Frisz, 8, and Trinity Whitney, 9, celebrate after Mizzou gymnastics completes a routine on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. The Hearnes Center had a sell out crowd, in part due to the popularity of LSU gymnast, Livvy Dunne.
Battle High School guard Ke’yion Cross leaps to catch a pass on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Battle High School in Columbia, Mo. Battle’s record stands at 18-4.
Logan-Rogersville defender Lucas White and West Plains wide receiver Jacob Moore fight for the ball on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Rogersville, MO
Tolton High School's Christopher Ankenman warms up before his championship match in the MSHSAA boys class 2 finals. Ankenman won his third straight championship vs Odessa's Brady Jones.
An all-male canoe racing team paddles down the Au Sable River during their time trial for the marathon race on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Grayling, Mich. The marathon is one of three races part of the "canoe racing triple crown", alongside the General Clinton Canoe Regatta in New York and the La Classique internationale de canots de la Mauricie in Quebec.
Mizzou guard Grace Slaugher, left, shoots over teammate Hannah Linthacum, ground, and Arkansas guard Makayla Daniels on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. Mizzou lost the game 67-58.
Mizzou starting pitcher Laurin Krings throws a pitch on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Mizzou Softball Stadium, in Columbia, Mo. Krings gave up three runs on six hits in four innings.
Mizzou gymnasts blow on chalk before the meet against the LSU Tigers begins on Friday, Jan. 26,. 2024, in Columbia, Mo. MU’s victory over No. 3 LSU was its highest ranked win in program history.
From left, Western Kentucky's quarterback Maverick McIvor and tight end Justin Wolf pray before the game against Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Springfield, MO.
Grant Hughes, left, and Graham Hoffman, right, walk down the fairway on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at The Club at Old Hawthorne, in Columbia, Mo. Hoffman is attending the Air Force Academy after graduation, with a plan to major in political science. He will choose political science, as that major at military academy has a lot to offer in that field compared to state schools.
Central High School junior Lael Kennedy twirls her flag during an early morning practice on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Springfield.
Notre Dame forward Maddy Westbeld gathers a rebound Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in South Bend, In. Westbeld finished the game with 14 points and seven rebounds.
Central's Zella Gosnell jumps to spike the ball on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Harrison Stadium in Springfield. The outdoor volleyball games were rare sight for the area. The games also served as the Homecoming festivities, as Central's football season was cancelled due to a lack of players.
United States Men's National Team defender Segino Dest (2) chases after the ball against Uzbekistan midfielder Jaloliddin Masharipov on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in St. Louis. The States won the friendly 3-0 in City Park.
The United States Women's National Team poses for press photographers before the national anthem on Saturday, Sept, 3, 2022, in Kansas City, Ks. The team won the friendly 4-0, with two goals from Sophia Smith.
Tolton Catholic High School's cheerleading team lay down tired and frustrated after a three-hour practice on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. The practice had missed stunts and incomplete routines as the regional competition approached. Despite the grind of the long day, Coach Lauren McDaniels praised her squad. "This was your first full-on. No one’s first full-on is easy. We are only building from here. Don’t be too hard on yourselves. I am really proud of you guys. I mean it! It’s all about getting our minds right first.”
