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Just like football, defenders like to hold No. 23 Senior Mason Gastel to slow him down. This was the first game for the players that played in the state championship football game. The Tigers were defeated by the Webb City Cardinals 58-40.

Lamar Tigers fall to Webb City in regular season opener

December 10, 2021

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Sophomore linebacker No. 45 Khiler Nance brings down the Cougar quarterback for short yardage in the Tigers 33-27 Class 2 State Championship football game loss. The Cougars had 197 yards passing and the Tigers had 160 yards before losing 30 yards with several laterals on the final play of the game. The Tigers finished with 401 total yards to the Cougars 267 yards.

Tigers battle in state championship game

December 6, 2021

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A disappointed and emotional group of Lamar Tigers hoist the State Class 2 runner-up trophy in the air after being shocked in the final seconds of the state championship game.

Tigers fall with seconds left in game

December 6, 2021

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Lamar senior No. 61 Jake Polodna broke his leg in the district championship versus Fair Grove. Here, Jake consoles the Richmond quarterback after a battle of two very good teams came down to the last seconds, with the Tigers holding off the Spartans to punch their ticket to the state championship game.

Lamar advances to Class 2 State Championship

November 29, 2021

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Lamar junior running back No. 43 Austin Wilkerson breaks free to score the first touchdown of the game. Wilkerson had eight carries for 63 yards, had a receiving touchdown and on defense picked off two passes.

Lamar Tigers advance to semifinals

November 22, 2021

Photo courtesy of Terry Redman Lamar junior quarterback No. 18 Joel Beshore breaks loose to gain big yardage in the Tigers quarterfinal football...

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Lamar junior linebacker No. 9 Cameron Sturgill recovers a loose ball to give the ball back to the Lamar offense. The Tigers had lost a fumble on their opening drive. The Tigers defeated the Ava Bears 35-14 to advance to the semifinals. The Tigers will host the Richmond Spartans on Saturday.

Tigers defeat Ava to advance to semifinals

November 22, 2021

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No. 3 Senior Riley Heckadon brings down this Fair Grove running back for short yardage. No. 18 junior Joel Beshore comes in to assist. The Tiger defense shut down the Eagles’ high powered offense to win their 13th straight district championship. The Tigers will travel to Ava on Saturday in another battle of undefeated teams.

Tigers win 13th straight district championship

November 15, 2021

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No. 17 Trace Willhite dips inside to help set up the block by No. 60 Ryan Davis in Class 2 district football action. The Tigers received a bye in the first round and advanced to play East Newton. The Tigers had defeated the Patriots two weeks earlier by a score of 48-0 in the final game of the regular season. This game was more of the same as the Tigers won 48-6.

Tigers keep rolling

November 8, 2021

The Lamar Tigers gave up a 73-yard scoring pass early in Friday's district opener with East Newton but that's all the visiting Patriots would get...

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The All-Big 8 West football team was recently voted on and selected by the coaches of the Big 8 conference. The Lamar Tigers dominated the award selections on both offense and defense. They are as follows: Jared Beshore- Coach of the Year; Offense: Tucker Torbeck- Unanimous 1st team tackle, Jake Polodna- 1st team tackle, Ryan Davis- 1st team guard, Logan Crockett- 1st team running back, Austin Wilkerson- 2nd team running back, Mason Gastel- Unanimous 1st team receiver, Riley Heckadon- Honorable mention receiver, Trace Willhite- 1st team tight end, Joel Beshore- 2nd team quarterback, Terrill Davis- Honorable mention all purpose back andJose Juarez- Honorable mention place kicker; Defense: Austin Wilkerson- Defensive player of the year, Trace Willhite- Unanimous 1st team defensive end, Tyson Williams- 2nd team defensive end, Michael Mills- Unanimous 1st team defensive tackle, Matthew Nance- Unanimous 1st team linebacker, Khiler Nance- 1st team linebacker, Cameron Sturgill- Honorable mention linebacker, Austin Wilkerson- Unanimous 1st team defensive back, Joel Beshore- Unanimous 1st team defensive back, Mason Gastel- 1st team defensive back, Riley Heckadon- 2nd team defensive back, Ian Ngugi- Honorable mention kick returner.

Tigers dominate award selections for Big 8 Conference

November 8, 2021

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Lamar senior running back No. 17 Trace Willhite hauls in this short pass and turns it into a long gain in action at East Newton High School. The Tigers defeated the Patriots 48-0 to finish the regular season 9-0, 6-0 in the Big 8 West.

Lamar Tigers will play the winner of East Newton vs El Dorado...

October 25, 2021

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Lamar junior No. 37 Keaton Pagacz gets a hand on this East Newton punt in action at East Newton High School. The Tigers defeated the Patriots 48-0 for back to back shutouts and will take a 19 game winning streak into districts.

No. 1 ranked Tigers are back to back Big 8 West Champs

October 25, 2021

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Lamar senior receiver Riley Heckadon steps out of bounds to stop the clock. The Tigers drove the length of the field in the final two minutes to score a touchdown with less than 10 seconds remaining.

Lamar Tigers remain undefeated following rout of Indians

October 18, 2021

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The Lamar Tigers defeated the Seneca Indians 41-0 to improve to 8-0 on the season. The Tiger seniors played their last regular season game of the season at Thomas M. O'Sullivan Stadium. Kneeling left to right are No. 7 Bojan Blazheski, No. 49 Matthew Nance, No. 3 Riley Heckadon and No. 68 Lane Duncan. Standing left to right are No. 79 Konor Jordan, No. 17 Trace Willhite, No. 58 Mason Brown, No. 44 Michael Mills, No. 56 Stetson Wiss, Coach Jared Beshore, No. 61 Jake Polodna, No. 73 Tucker Torbeck and No. 2 Mason Gastel.

Lamar seniors finish off regular football season

October 18, 2021

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No. 37 junior running back Keaton Pagacz cuts inside of the block of No. 60 Ryan Davis to gain good yardage in the Tigers 52-21 victory over Monett.

Lamar Tigers claim victory in Big 8 battle with Monett

October 13, 2021

Lamar senior receiver No. 2 Mason Gastel goes up for another highlight reel catch in a Big 8 Conference game with Monett. The Tigers defeated the Cubs 52-21 to improve to 7-0 overall, 4-0 in the Big 8 West. The Tigers will host Seneca on Friday night.

Lamar Tigers vs. Monett Cubs

October 12, 2021

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