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Local Benefit Tournament Raises Money for Huff Family
Earlier this month a Bates County Family suffered a devastating house fire, our community has continued to rally around the Huff family and attempted to blanket them in love over… Read more
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Adrian Softball Begins in Joplin
The Adrian Lady Blackhawks kicked off their Softball season this past week in Joplin at the Purdy Tournament. For the first round the Lady Blackhawks drew the Lady Greyhounds from… Read more
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Butler Lady Bears Hot Start to Season
The Butler Lady Bears Softball team kicked off their season Monday night. The Ladies were originally scheduled to play Miami, however that game fell through and the Bears were able… Read more
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Bates County Talent helps Jammers Claim Victory
The 7th & 8th Grade Lady Jammers, based out of Raymore, took part in a tournament at Shawnee Mission West last weekend. The Jammers are coached by Abe Lewis who… Read more
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Ozark Christian Brings NCCAA DII Title to Missouri
Ozark Christian College is a “Jesus School” located about 90 miles south of Bates County in Joplin MO. OCC has ties to Bates County with Alumni inside of our county,… Read more
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Adrian Alumni Achieves Success as National Champion at Collegiate Level
Cole Ritter of Adrian has accomplished a level of success that many only dream of. Cole has claimed a NCAA DII Wrestling National Championship at 174lbs for the Maryville Saints… Read more
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Bears Postseason Awards
This past year for the Butler Bears there was some outstanding talent on the court, for both the ladies and the men. The talent is evident by the post season… Read more
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Young Ladies Take on State
Earlier we ran an article about the Little Bears taking on the Wrestling State Tournament, and we briefly mentioned the that the Young Ladies were awarded several medals, but let’s… Read more
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Young Bears Continue to Dominate on the Court
A talent filled Butler Bears 3rd grade squad trekked up to Shawnee to take part in the Hoopin’ It Up Premiere League Tournament. The Bears were able go a flawless… Read more
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Young Bears Bring Back 11 Medals
This past weekend the youth wrestlers from Butler showed up and showed out at the 2025 Missouri State Championships. The Bears, as a team, were able to secure a 12th… Read more
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