Regular season finale high school football matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — While week 9 marks the end of the regular season, playoffs are set to begin Friday, Oct. 31.
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Week 9: Battle of the Plattes
DEARBORN, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The North Platte versus West Platte rivalry runs deep, with this rendition of the rivalry matchup meaning more than ever. In this game between the 5-3 North Platte Panthers and the 5-3 West Platte Blue Jays will be a deciding factor in who secures the top overall seed in class
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Heat’s Rozier and Trail Blazers’ Billups among dozens arrested in gambling probe tied to the Mafia
NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by Mafia, authorities said on Thursday.
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Week 9: Battle of the Buchs
FAUCETT, Mo (News-Press NOW) — We’ve reached the regular season finale for high school football and Sports Zone’s game of the week features a storied rivalry matchup between the Buchanan schools. It’s the battle of the Buchs with the undefeated Mid-Buchanan Dragons hosting the 4-4 East Buchanan Bulldogs. This rivalry has been back and forth
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District seedings on the line in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Sports Zone’s game of the week for week eight of the high school football season is a big one. Two teams fighting for good seeding in their districts, with the 5-2 North Platte Panthers hosting the 5-2 Lawson Cardinals.
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Week 8 High School Football matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri area high school football teams are preparing for the playoffs.
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Benton Basketball Coach named MSHSAA Coach of the Year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) announced its 2024-2025 Coach of the Year award winners.
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Week 7 High School Football Matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Week 7 of high school football saw some dominating wins and big losses for teams from around the area.
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Riverside Cyclones vs. Troy Trojans: The end of a rivalry (for now)
WATHENA, Ks. (News-Press NOW) — SportsZone’s Game of the Week features a Kansas rivalry matchup, that will come to a close at the end of the season.
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St. Joseph announced as new host site for GLVC basketball championships starting in 2027
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph’s sports landscape is set to welcome a premier Division II basketball tournament to the Civic Arena for the first time beginning in 2027.
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Week 7 High School Football standings
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — With playoffs just a few weeks away, some St. Joseph area schools are sporadic with their standings.
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Longtime Bearcat Radio broadcaster calls milestone game
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The voice behind Bearcat Radio Network on KXCV/KRNW, John Coffey, announced his 500th consecutive football game on Saturday, Sept. 20, in Joplin, Mo.
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Week 6 High School Football Matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — With week 6 of the high school football season starting Friday Oct. 3, here are the matchups for the high schools in our viewing area.
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MoWest hall of famer, former Mustang featured on Cleveland Guardians coaching staff
CLEVELAND, Oh (News-Press NOW) — As the Cleveland Guardians look to advance to the American League Divisional Series (ALDS) Thursday afternoon, the offensive production from the Guardians this season was helped by a St. Joseph native.
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Bishop LeBlond looks to flip the script on the season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Week six of the high school football season is here, and Sports Zone’s game of the week is the 1-4 Bishop LeBlond Golden Eagles hosting the 1-4 Kansas City East Academy Christian Lions.
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Week 5 High School Football matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas are officially halfway through the high school football season. Here are the matchups for week five of the high school football season.
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The battle for Class 2 District 8: Mid-Buchanan Dragons vs. Lawson Cardinals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The top two teams in Class 2 District 8 are set to face off Friday night in a matchup that could decide who places first in the class.
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St. Joseph native wins 36th Senior Amateur Championship
BOLIVAR, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph native Brian Haskell took the first-round lead this week at the Missouri Golf Association’s 36th Senior Amateur Championship at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club in Southwest Missouri.
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Week 4 high school football matchups
ST JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Week four of the high school football season is upon us.
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Chiefs fans frustrated with ‘Tush Push’ after Sunday’s game
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs left fans irate and they took over social media.
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Week 4 Game of the Week: Savannah Savages at Lafayette Fighting Irish preview
ST JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Week four of the high school football season is upon us and Sports Zone’s game of the week features the undefeated Savannah Savages traveling to St Joseph to take on the winless Lafayette Fighting Irish. Despite holding an 0-3 record, it doesn’t tell the full story for head coach
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St Joseph Sports Commission hosts press conference for St Joseph Marathon
ST JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — With the St. Joseph Marathon scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, the St Joseph Sports Commission (SJCC) hosted a press conference to further explain the details of the St Joseph marathon. The third annual St Joseph Marathon in addition to the full 26.2 mile marathon, the event also features a
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West Platte Blue Jays secure top spot in local softball tournament
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Eight Softball teams traveled to Heritage Park in St. Joseph on Saturday morning to play in the Benton Softball tournament.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Here are the final scores for the teams in the St. Joseph area.
Continue Reading Week 3 Game of the Week: Benton vs. Lafayette
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The Benton Cardinals are facing the Lafayette Fighting Irish in the Cardinals’ home opener on their new turf, in News-Press NOW’s Game of the Week.
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Week 2 High School Football Matchups
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Week 2 of high school football is right around the corner. Here are the matchups for the teams in our viewing area.
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How to watch the Chiefs v. Chargers game Friday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kansas City Chiefs fans in St. Joseph and northwest Missouri are looking forward to watching their favorite team play the Los Angeles Chargers tonight in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Week 1 High School Football Final Scores
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — High school football season is here! Here are all the matchups in our viewing area for week 1.
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Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice suspended for first 6 games of 2025 NFL season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has accepted a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy per ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.
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Mighty Mo Lacrosse founder announces first clinic
ST JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Just months after the creation of the Mighty Mo Youth Lacrosse Club, founder Mackenzie Porter has announced the first Mighty Mo Lacrosse clinic for Sunday, Sept. 28.
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