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Dayne Shoff of Lamar recently played a part in the EndlessGame Foundation’s attempt to break the Guinness World Records® record for the Longest Marathon Baseball Game for charities. Held August 31 through September 4 (over the Labor Day weekend), a group of Kansas City area baseball players broke the record with 100 hours and one minute of continuous play.

Shoff participates in record breaking at EndlessGame

September 20, 2023

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Dayne Shoff of Lamar recently played a part in the EndlessGame Foundation’s attempt to break the Guinness...

The Lamar fifth grade Tigers traveled to Joplin on Saturday, Sept. 16, to face the fifth grade Joplin Blue team, with Lamar coming out ahead 14-0. Players and coaches in the group photo are, back row, left to right, Coaches Anthony Jones, Scott Brown, Ben Garfield, Chuck Wolfe and Zach McCulley; middle row, left to right, Devon Mitchell, Brennon Scheetz, Bay Walters, Trevon Forst, Owen Blanchard, Cash Brown, Chase Brown, Ayden Jones, Mac McCulley and front row, left to right, Bryceton Sipes, Keaton Wolf, Tyler Miller, Creed Robison and Lucas Garfield. The youth football players were invited to the Friday night, Sept. 15 home varsity game against Seneca. Players, coaches and cheerleaders got into the game free and prior to the game they participated in greeting the players as they entered the stadium. All youth coaches were also invited to be honorary captains for the game. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade Tigers will play at home on Saturday, Sept. 30, as well as Saturday, Oct. 7. They would love to have you come out and cheer them on.

Fifth grade Tigers top Joplin Blue

September 18, 2023

Photo by Terry Redman
The Class 3, No. 3 rated Seneca Indians came into Lamar and upended the Class 2, No.1 rated Tigers by a score of 28-14. The Indians improved to 4-0, while the Tigers dropped to 3-1 overall. Here, junior running back No. 12 Carson Sturgell is flipped after gaining good yardage in the Tigers home loss. No. 63 Jose Juarez is downfield helping block on the play. The Tigers will travel down to Granby on Friday evening to face the East Newton Patriots.

Seneca Indians upend Lamar Tigers, 28-14

September 18, 2023

Tennis Tigers off to a good start

September 18, 2023

The Lamar Lady Tiger tennis team is off to a strong start to their 2023 season. They Lady Tigers shutout Aurora 9-0 at the end of August. Number...

The fifth grade Lamar Tigers took on Webb City Blue on Saturday, Sept. 9, at their home stadium of Thomas M. O’Sullivan Stadium. The Tigers managed to battle Webb City Blue in the waning minutes of the game, coming out ahead 14-0. Their next game will be away as they play Joplin Blue, followed the week after on September 23 being held in Neosho, against Neosho Gold. They will return to their home field on Saturday, Sept. 30. Be sure to come cheer them on. The fifth grade Tigers play at 11:30 a.m. Also playing are the sixth grade Tigers at 10 a.m., the fourth grade at 1 p.m. and the third grade at 2:30 p.m. Spectators are always encouraged.

Lamar squeaks past Webb City Blue

September 13, 2023

Photo by Terry Redman
The Tigers defense rose to the occasion once again as they didn't allow the Cubs to get anything going on offense. The Tigers starting defense has allowed only six points in the first three games. Come out on Friday evening to watch the Tigers and Seneca Indians battle for first place in the Big 8 West.

Tigers shut down Cubs, 40-7

September 11, 2023

Photo by Terry Redman
Sophomore quarterback No. 16 Trent Torbeck hands the ball to No. 12 junior Carson Sturgell for good yardage in the Tigers 40-7 victory over Big 8 West opponent Monett Cubs. Filling in for injured Alex Wilkerson, Torbeck did a good job in his first varsity start, running for about 130 yards. The Tigers will host Seneca Friday evening in a game that could decide the Big 8 West championship. The Tigers are rated No. 1 in Class 2, while the Indians are rated No. 3 in Class 3. Both teams are 3-0, with Seneca holding their three opponents scoreless. Come out to Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium and cheer the Tigers on to victory.

Tigers are victorious over Big 8 West opponent

September 11, 2023

Photo by Terry Redman Senior all-purpose player No. 1 Ian Ngugi, lining up at quarterback, took the snap and darted downfield for a long touchdown...

Photo by Terry Redman
Members of the Lamar sixth grade Tigers are pictured, along with

Lamar sixth grade Tigers start season

September 6, 2023

Members of the Lamar sixth grade Tigers are Kylor Crockett, No. 3: Cruz Reinemann, No. 4; Miles Whyman, No. 5; Brennan Wyrick-Jones, No. 9; Tucker...

Meet the third grade Lamar Tigers

September 6, 2023

Members of the Lamar Tiger third grade football team include Lane Doyle, No. 4; Caden Timmons, No. 5; Rayden Guiheen, No. 7; Roman Gordon, No. 8;...

Fourth grade Tigers open season with overtime win

September 6, 2023

The Lamar fourth grade Tigers won in overtime on Saturday, Sept. 2, with a score of 14-6 against Carl Junction. Fourth graders playing for the...

Photos by Terry Redman
The Lamar fifth grade Tigers cruised to a victory on Saturday, Sept. 2, as they topped Carl Junction 22-14 during action played at Thomas M. O’Sullivan Stadium.

Fifth grade Tigers open season with a win

September 5, 2023

The Lamar fifth grade Tigers garnered their first win of the season with a victory over Carl Junction on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Thomas M. O’Sullivan...

Photo by Terry Redman
No. 18 Adam Kluhsman follows the blocking of No. 68 Wylee Duncan and No. 8 Eli Ngugi for good yardage in the Tigers victory.

Tigers go 2-0 on season with win over Logan-Rogersville

September 5, 2023

Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar senior running back No. 25 Logan Kish tries to get around the edge as three Wildcat defenders were in pursuit. The Logan-Rogersville Wildcats attempt to bully the Tigers backfired as it fired the Tigers up, with Lamar scoring 34 unanswered points to turn around an early 6-0 deficit.

Tigers improve to 2-0 on the season

September 5, 2023

The TigerSharks held its annual team party and awards banquet on July 31, at the Fair Acres YMCA Youth Center in Carthage. The team was treated to pizza (courtesy of Jerry and Lendi Davis), along with numerous side dishes and desserts brought by swim families. Pictured are team members with their sponsor recognition banner, which accompanied them to the various swim competitions they participated in this season. The Lamar swim program has continued to rebuild and grow through the generosity of donations from the surrounding community. Special thanks to our 2023 TigerSharks sponsors: (Red Level $1-$99) Heritage Tractor Inc., Lamar Democrat/Lewis Co. Press, Barton County Title Co., Konantz Warden Funeral Home, Fast Eddie Hot Rod Shop, Mother Tucker’s Pizza, Starlight Training Center Inc., Warehouse Tire of Liberal, Morrison Printing LLC, (Black Level $100-$249) Barton County Electric Cooperative, Karen Wegener, Kenneth Howard, Curt and Susan Roland, Jacks Ice Cream, Jones Plumbing Heating & AC, Lamar Travel Plaza, Pump N Petes #37, Lamar Lions Club, Republic Services, Seed & Farm Supply, Inc., Shelter Insurance, Stateline Pit Stop, Vision Solutions, (White Level) Lamar Bank & Trust, Carol Reavley, Jerry and Lendi Davis, Community National Bank, Lamar Elks Lodge #2800, Redneck Outdoor Products, Taco Bell, Elizabeth and Matt Davis and Family, Mason Davis and Family and Isenhower Lumber Company, Inc.

TigerSharks awarded for hard work

September 5, 2023

The Lamar TigerSharks concluded the 2023 summer swim season at Tri-State Conference “A” Swim Championships on August 5 and 6 in Monett. Pictured are the team’s nine “A” qualifiers. Pictured, left to right: (front row), Graham Davis, Kai Lilienkamp, Owen Blanchard, Pryor Brown, Monroe Brown and Elsie Blanchard; (back row) Ryan Davis, Koen Lilienkamp and Alix Davis. Graham and Ryan were unable to compete at championships, but results for the other seven swimmers will be available in a future edition of the Lamar Democrat.

TigerSharks compete in Tri-State Conference “A” Championships

September 1, 2023

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