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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

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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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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

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Lamar junior running back No. 12 Carson Sturgell powers his way into the end zone to score the Tigers first touchdown of the season. The Tigers went on to score nine more touchdowns in the season opening victory over Marshfield.

Tigers open season with win against Marshfield

August 28, 2023

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Lamar senior wide receiver No. 1 Ian Ngugi hauls in this pass from Alex Wilkerson for a touchdown in action against Webb City. The Tigers competed in a jamboree with Webb City, Seneca and Joplin. Lamar will host Marshfield on Friday evening, Aug. 25, to open the 2023 football season.

2023 Football Jamboree

August 19, 2023

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Lamar sophomore pitcher No. 2 Cooper Haun comes on in relief to try to keep the Tigers within striking distance. Lamar scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to close the gap to 6-3, but Stockton came back with three of their own in the top of the seventh to provide the final score of 9-3.

Despite comeback attempt, Lamar falls to Stockton

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Stockton sophomore catcher No. 13 Cale Johnson slides safely into second base as Lamar second basement, senior No. 5 Hunter Lundine, takes the throw. Johnson, the leadoff hitter, walked, stole second and scored on a single to put Stockton on the board in the first inning. The Lamar Tigers season came to an end as Stockton moved on to play in the quarterfinals.

Stockton comes out ahead in battle of Tigers

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No. 15 Freshman Baylee Heckadon looks for a teammate to pass to in first quarter action in the Class 3 Girls District 12 championship game vs Diamond in Diamond. The Lady Tigers dropped a hard fought game in the final seconds by a score of 54-53.

Lamar Lady Tigers fall in heartbreaker to Diamond

February 27, 2023

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Lamar senior No. 2 Austin Wilkerson drives down the baseline to score a basket vs Liberal.

Lamar Tigers race to 74-42 victory against Liberal

December 19, 2022

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No. 14 sophomore quarterback Cooper Haun gets by this defender on his way for a touchdown in semifinal action at Lamar. Haun did a great job relieving Joel Beshore and had two long touchdown runs, one was called back, to avenge their only loss this season.

Tigers earn trip to state by crushing Seneca

November 28, 2022

By CHRIS MORROW A 36-33 loss at Seneca Week 4 stung the Lamar Tigers. But they figured they would get an opportunity to avenge the loss. "We...

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Junior running back No. 19 Adam Kluhsman follows No. 12 Carson Sturgell around the edge to pick up good yardage for the offense.

Tigers shut down Holden in quarterfinal game

November 21, 2022

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The Lamar offensive line opened up huge holes for the Tiger running backs to run through. The offense rushed for over 500 yards in the game to crush Fair Grove by a 56-6 score. Here, No. 77 Aiden Loveall and No. 63 Jose Juarez are in the trenches doing the dirty work.

Tigers win 15th straight Class 2 District Championship

November 13, 2022

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