Lamar Rotary Invitational

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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow Lamar's Ryder Friend (left) and David Dunham take part in the 800 meter run during the Lamar Rotary Invitational Track and Field Meet last week. Look for results of the meet in next week's Democrat.


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Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow The Lockwood Lady Tigers recently took part in a large tournament in Joplin. Pictured here on the mound is Kallie Griffin. The third baseman is Jessie Thieman (left) and the shortstop is Gracyn Clawson. All three are sophomores.
Lockwood Lady Tigers participate in tournament
Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow The Lamar Tiger track and field teams hosted a four-team meet last week. Here Liberal sophomore Ally Barton runs the last leg of the 4x400 meter dash. Barton is a runner to watch this spring, coming off an impressive season as freshman and fourth place finish at the state cross country meet last fall.
Lamar hosts four team meet
Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow The Liberal Lady Bulldogs got their season off to a strong start over the weekend in a tournament at Joplin. They defeated Lamar, Exeter and Purdy and dropped a contest with East Newton. Here Gracie Borghardt slides headfirst to score a run in a 10-3 victory over Purdy.
Liberal Lady Bulldogs season off to strong start
Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow The Lamar Lady Tigers softball team played in a tournament at Joplin last weekend. Here Peyton Eddie scores a run in a Saturday 10-0 afternoon win over Adrian. The Lady Tigers finished the tournament 2-2.
Lamar Lady Tigers participate in Joplin tournament
Tom Bowin with the Southwest Missouri Regional Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 27 presented a $2,000 check to the Barton County Memorial Park on April 24> The donation will go towards the First Responder Memorial.
Check presented for First Responder Memorial
Nancy Curless, center, received the 2025 Fred Lemons Achievement Award and a $1,500 grant for the Barton County Community Foundation in recognition of her work with the CFO affiliate foundation. From left to right: Racheal Martin, Heidi Johnson, Nancy Curless, Fran Vaughan and Martin Bunton.
Curless receives Fred Lemons Achievement Award ...
Kimmie Reeder, daughter of Ethanna Hall and Kevin Metcalf, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Kimmie likes to ride horses and play volleyball and play with her dog. She has a sister and brother. She has nine horses and two dogs.
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