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Seven members of the TigerSharks swim team traveled to Ft. Scott, Kan. for a dual meet on July 22. Pictured, left to right, are, front row, Graham Davis; middle row, Jacob Morrison, Sadie Bull, Coach Koleton Mahurin, Vance Bull, Elijah Morrison and Meghan Watson and back row, Kinslee Keatts.

TigerShark swim team members travel to Ft. Scott

The younger TigerShark swimmers were ready to compete at the Joplin Dual Meet on July 16. Pictured, left to right, are, front row, J.D. Marshall; middle row, Tevis Blanchard, Vance Bull, Graham Davis, Lauryn Davis, Sadie Bull and Elijah Morrison and back row Layla Blanchard and Peyton Marshall. This was the first-ever competition for J.D, Layla, Tevis and Elijah.

Lamar TigerSharks hold “fitness season”

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The Lamar Tigers were back in action last week, holding a football camp. Area football fans remain optimistic that their teams will be able to start the season as scheduled despite circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. Look for the Democrat's annual Fall Sports Preview later this summer as we breakdown the prospects of all area fall sports teams.

Lamar Tigers are back in action

Drone photo courtesy of Joe Davis
Many improvements are taking place to Lamar R-1 School facilities over the summer. This facelift to the tennis courts was much needed.

Tennis courts get a new, fresh look

Drone photo courtesy of Joe Davis
The surface of the Thomas M. O’Sullivan Stadium football field has been undergoing extensive renovation as astroturf is currently being laid. The work, that is being done by Byrne & Jones Construction out of St. Louis, is expected to be completed no later than August 1.

Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium receiving new look

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Golden City's Sienna Wirth makes contact with a pitch from Liberal's Kyla Porter during a softball game Wednesday night in Golden City. After a three month break from sports in order for social distancing to take place in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, area teams are back on the diamond. The Lady Eagles won the contest. Liberal's catcher is Ellaina LaNear.

Lady Eagles top Liberal Bulldogs during softball game

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Liberal sophomore Chase Ray looks to pass while Golden City's Matthew Weiser defends him during a summer league basketball game Tuesday night at Webb City. Prep sports are beginning to get back to usual after the three month break imposed in order to try and contain the outbreak of COVID-19.

Summer league basketball matches Liberal and Golden City

College Heights high school senior Connor Burton recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Oklahoma City University. Burton, who averaged 15 points and eight rebounds per night during his high school career, also earned himself 1,000 career points. During his high school career, Burton was named two-time All-Conference and two-time All-District. While playing at Oklahoma City University, Burton will be pursuing a degree in business, after being awarded a fellowship to the Meinders School of Business. Connor is the son of Erick and Erica Burton of Lamar.

Burton signs to play for Oklahoma City University

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Little kids enjoying baseball at the Lamar City Park is no unusual sight. A large container of antibacterial wipes on the mound, however, is. It's just one way that organizers are working to keep things sanitary during the new normal we find ourselves in during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coach Chris Davey feeds the ball into the machine. At left, wearing the protective face gear, Tucker Smith gets ready for the pitch.

Summer ball is a little bit different

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The Southwest Tigers swept both ends of a doubleheader over Carthage Monday night at the Lamar City Park. Here, third baseman Brandon Overman fields a ground ball and throws to second for a force out. Moving over to back him up is shortstop Case Tucker.

Southwest Tigers sweep Carthage in doubleheader

Jasper High School Class of 2020 graduate Keagan Spurgeon recently signed with Central Methodist University. Although he didn't get to run his final year of track in high school, he still has big plans to continue on in college.

Spurgeon signs to run track at Central Methodist

Lockwood and Greenfield were to team up on the diamond

By CHRIS MORROW LOCKWOOD- The Lockwood Tigers and Greenfield Wildcats were to combine forces for baseball this spring, but the shutdown of Missouri's schools to combat...

Lamar track and field athletes were primed for a good season

By CHRIS MORROW A large and talented group of Lamar High School track and field seniors were deprived of the opportunity to compete this spring as a result of steps...

Barton County 4-H Youth attend National 4-H Congress

By CHRIS MORROW LIBERAL- Kyle Henegar, Arianna Forst, Cailee Lake and Elise James were looking forward to their senior season of track and field. However, due to the...

Six seniors would have led Lady Bulldogs

By CHRIS MORROW LIBERAL- If not for the precautions taken to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Liberal Lady Bulldogs would have been led on the softball diamond by six...

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