Joplin Sports Hub

09/20/2026

Wow! The preseason #4 Gorillas are 0-4.

It’s their worst start in nearly 50 years

final. 🦍

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09/19/2026

Wild finishes, statement blowouts, and a whole lot of fourth-quarter drama. 🏈👀

Week 4 under the Friday night lights did not disappoint across the area. We’ve got your complete rundown with final scores, breakout plays, and game-changing stops from every matchup.

Tap the link below for the full scoreboard and highlights! 👇🚨

09/19/2026

WEBB WINS!

Class 5 #2 Webb City just knocked off Class 6 #2 Nixa 23-21 in a classic!

The Cards used their dominant run game and lockdown second half defense to hand Nixa its first regular season loss since 2022.

(photo via Nixa Public Schools)

The full story in the link in the comments!

09/18/2026

Big night in the water for Carthage Boys Swim! 🏊‍♂️💥
​The Tigers went 4-2 at the Monett Duals last night, picking up four huge dual-meet wins against:
✅ Lebanon
✅ Camdenton
✅ Webb City
✅ Parkview
​They battled hard to the final touch, falling just short against Nevada and host Monett.
​Shoutout to the Top 8 individual finishers who brought home big team points:
​Brody Youngblood
​Dylan Evans
​Colton Vitola
​Anthony Evans
​Jude Little
​Cayd Samuelson
​Danny Anaya
​John DeLeon
​Back to work this week — the Tigers return to the pool on Saturday, Sept. 26 for the Monett Invitational! 🐅⏱️ 💙🤍
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09/17/2026

Week 4 brings zero breathers. 🏈🔥

Seven area powerhouses take the field tomorrow night, and the margin for error is razor-thin across Southwest Missouri. Between state-line crossings, conference title implications, and brutal road trips into hostile territory, several local programs are walking right into trap games.

One bad quarter changes everything.

Who gets tested the hardest tomorrow night? Lock in your picks below. 🗣️👇

The link to the full schedule is in the comments! 🔗⬇️

09/15/2026

There won't be Friday night football in Nevada this week.

Nevada head coach Wes Beachler confirmed the Tigers' Week 4 matchup against the Aurora Houn Dawgs is off, handing Nevada a forfeit win to move to 4-0.

Reports point to a depleted Aurora roster unable to safely field a team. The Houn Dawgs are also dealing with a sudden shakeup on the sideline, reportedly elevating defensive coordinator Broc Wolfe to interim head coach while first-year head coach Dalton Hill’s status remains unclear.

Aurora’s Week 5 game against Monett is still on the schedule for now.

09/06/2026

Big points on one side of the county, fingernail-biters on the other. 🏈

Webb City and Carthage hung 40+ on the board before the fourth quarter even started. Across town, Joplin, Carl Junction, and Seneca all saw their games decided on the very last drives.

Catch the full game recaps, stats, and final scores at the link in the comments! ⬇️

09/03/2026

Northwest Arkansas brought the hammer down on the Lady Norse.

The Eagles poured in seven goals Wednesday night, overwhelming Northeastern Oklahoma A&M from the opening whistle to hand NEO a 7-0 defeat.

NEO slips to 1-3 on the season and will have to regroup quickly before the next whistle.

09/03/2026

Two matches. Six sets. Zero doubts. 🏐💥

The 2026 Gorilla Volleyball Classic tipped off Wednesday night in Pittsburg, and the local squads didn’t waste any time taking care of business.

Missouri Southern set the tone early, sweeping Southwestern Oklahoma State in straight sets to grab the tournament’s first win.

Then came the home team.

Undefeated Pittsburg State took the floor for its home opener and picked apart Truman State from the opening serve, sealing another straight-sets rout to keep a clean sheet on the season.

Action rolls on through the weekend at John Lance Arena. Who are you coming out to watch?

09/02/2026

Seneca dropped the opening frame against McAuley Catholic, then took complete control of the floor.

The Lady Indians stormed back to win three straight sets Thursday night, putting away the Warriors 21-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-22 to move to 2-0 on the young season.

Amelia Crane led the charge with a triple-double, posting 13 kills, 15 assists, 11 digs, and a block kill. Finley Pyatt anchored the offense alongside her, dishing out 17 assists to go with 16 digs, seven kills, and two aces.

Izzy Cameron added 13 digs and five kills, Marylynn Gil chipped in eight kills and 10 digs, and Marley Myers helped lock down the back row with 11 digs.

Seneca heads to Crane on Monday, Sept. 7, looking to push its unbeaten run to three games.

Link to the full story and box score in the comments.