Garylee competes in zizzer district track championships

The West Plains Zizzer boys and Marshfield girls dominated the Class 4 District 6 track and field championships held in Nixa over the weekend. The Zizzers racked up an impressive 162 points, leaving the runner-up Bolivar trailing with 117 points. Carson King of West Plains won the 800-meter race by a mere three-hundredths of a second, clocking in at 1:59.23. The Zizzers secured six first-place finishes, with standout performances from Jackson Free in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters, Lincoln Miller in the 200 meters, and the relay teams in the 4×100 and 4×200 events.

In other sports news, the STL Cardinals faced off against the Angels in a thrilling game last night. For a detailed recap of the match, tune in to KUKU 100.3 and News Talk Radio KWPM. Meanwhile, West Plains Zizzer Lane Hicks has committed to the Lyon College baseball program, with upcoming district games scheduled in Branson.

Looking ahead, the Eleven Point Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest is hosting a youth fishing day at Ripley Lake on June 8 to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week. Kids aged 2-15 are invited to participate in the event, which will run from 8 a.m. to noon. Fishing licenses are not required on June 8 and 9 in Missouri, and door prizes will be awarded to the first 50 participants.

Lastly, mark your calendars for the 22nd Annual Tom Smith Sunrise Rotary Classic golf tournament on May 25 at North Terra Golf Course. The tournament will feature cash prizes, hole prizes, and free food and beverages. To register your team, call 417-256-9824.