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The Willow Springs Bears are slowly getting back into the groove of things as they rack up two wins this past week.   On Tuesday, Jan. 21 the Bears welcomed the Gainesville Bulldogs. The Bears came out on top with a big win, 70-45. That game was followed by an away game in Mansfield on Friday...
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The Lady Zizzer basketball upset another State-ranked team, Logan-Rogersville, 58-56, last Thursday, January 24, to win the 32nd annual Gary Keeling Tournament in Bolivar.   On Monday, the Lady Zizzers rolled over Sedalia Smith-Cotton, 77-47. Gillian Green led the Lady Zizzers with a double-...
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The season has ended for the Willow Springs Middle School Lady Bears and it was a great season for the 7th and 8th grade Lady Bears.   In 7th grade action, November 11 and 14 the Lady Bears competed in the Mountain Grove Middle School Girls Tournament. The 7th grade girls lost to West Plains...
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The Willow Springs Bears are back in action after winter weather impacted games.   The Bears welcomed the Houston Tigers on Friday, Jan. 17. That night, the Bears celebrated Hoop Queen by crowning Sydnie Sigert.   The Bears won their game against the Houston Tigers 80-44. Their season...
Howell County News - Shawana Cox
Not all seasons are winning seasons and while the results of this season is not what everyone wanted, the team succeeded with their willingness to work hard and their winning attitudes.   According to Head Coach Cole Johnson, "we asked our boys to come to practice each day with a good...
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The Liberty Lady Eagles basketball team has been on quite the hot streak, moving up to a 7-5 record and are 3-0 in the conference after wins over Mountain Grove, Willow Springs, and Ava. They will take part in the Thayer Winter Classic this week. 
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The Lady Zizzers pulled off an upset against State-ranked, Class 6 Rolla Lady Bulldogs, last Thursday, January 16, and won 65-55.   After a disappointing road loss to Republic, 50-55, earlier in the week, the West Plains girls took control in the middle of the first quarter over Rolla and...
For the twelfth year, Lady Zizzer Basketball, with the help of West Plains Bank and Trust Company, will raise funds to benefit local cancer patients through their annual Pink Out game, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6, at West Plains High School. The Lady Zizzers will take on the Donettes of...
Howell County News - Shawana Cox
The Willow Springs girls’ basketball team jumped to an early lead against neighboring Liberty-Mountain View last Monday, January 13, but could not hold on for another three quarters to win. At the end of the first quarter, the Lady Bears were ahead 10-5.   The Lady Bears struggled to control...
Howell County News - Shawana Cox
The 2025 Hoop Queen was crowned on Friday, Jan. 17 during the Bears basketball game against the Houston Tigers. The Hoop Queen Court consisted of Freshman Princess Carlie Green, Sophomore Princess Allie Adams, Junior Princess Sophie Jackson, Senior Candidate Madison Bay, Senior Candidate Sydnie...

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