Mountain Grove

Mountain Grove’s Brody Emery goes up strong for two points against Eldon.

When Mountain Grove’s boys basketball team hosted Eldon in their season opener last week, the contest came just three days after the football team lost in the Class 3 state quarterfinals.The many football players who are on the Panthers’ squad didn’t seem to let the short changeover in seasons...

Mountain Grove’s Stella Benson with a finger roll in the win over Gainesville.

With a lead that hit 25 points in the fourth quarter, the Mountain Grove Lady Panthers’ basketball team held off a late Gainesville charge for a 75-64 victory in their season opener at the Arena last week.After Gainesville scored the opening basket, the Lady Panthers responded with an 8-0 run...
The Mountain Grove Panthers’ football team was well represented as the South Central Association (SCA) Conference announced its honors for the 2025 season.The Panthers’ head coach Dan Swofford was named the Coach of the Year, Aden Estep was named Back of the Year while Malaki Williams was named...
The Mountain Grove Lady Panthers’ basketball team has three returning starters from a squad that compiled a 21-5 record last year before their season ended with a second round loss in districts.All-Conference players Sadie Schober and Stella Benson are returning to the line-up.Schober will play the...
With three returning starters and another who saw a lot of time in the main line-up, the Mountain Grove Panthers’ basketball team is looking to make some noise during the 2025-2026 season.The key starters include Kale Gardner, Aden Estep, Brody Emery and Eli Golden.Kale Gardner was a co-MVP in...
The Mountain Grove Panthers dream football season came to an end at home on Saturday, Nov. 22 when they lost to powerhouse Seneca, 47-14, in the Class 3 state quarterfinals.One week after defeating Clever to claim the Class 3, District 5 crown, the Panthers ended their season one game short of the...
Volleyball players at both Mountain Grove and Mansfield recently earned postseason honors for their performance during the fall season.Mountain GroveThree Mountain Grove Lady Panthers’ volleyball players were recently named to the All-South Central Association (SCA) Conference team.Aubrie Gerla,...

Mountain Grove’s Aden Estep stretches towards the end zone as he scores a touchdown against Salem.

The Mountain Grove Panthers’ football team punched their ticket to the Class 3, District 5 championship game last Friday night after they cruised to a 55-0 win over Salem.The Panthers led 35-0 at halftime and never looked back in a game where they rushed for 433 yards. Meanwhile, Mountain Grove’s...

Mountain Grove cross country runners enjoy their time together at the Class 3 State Championships.

Six Mountain Grove cross country runners ended their season on the brightest stage as they competed in the Class 3 State Championships held Nov. 8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course located in Columbia.In a field featuring 164 total runners, the Panthers had three cross country runners earn a...
submitted photoThe Mountain Grove cheerleading squad brought home the third place plaque for 1A-3A Small Coed during the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA) State Championships held on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the University of Missouri. The All-State honors were awarded to Alexis Hoehner,...

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