Familiar faces to St. Joseph’s Hockey scene return as teams give back
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph Griffons Ice Hockey is taking in its tradition of bringing familiar faces together for the Holidays.
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Griffon Volley secures spot in NCAA Tournament, St. Cloud State awaits in first round
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western Volleyball has officially qualified for the NCAA Tournament after a successful 21-win season and now looks to make a deep run in December.
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Chiefs rally from 11-point deficit to beat Colts 23-20 in OT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for a season-high 352 yards, Kareem Hunt ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, and Harrison Butker’s fifth field goal of the game gave the Kansas City Chiefs a come-from-behind 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
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Quarterfinal Recap: St. Joe Christian, Mid-Buch fall, West Platte headed to state semifinals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The season will come to an end in the state quarterfinals for St. Joe Christian and Mid-Buchanan football while the state semifinals await for West Platte and Rock Port.
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Mid-Buchanan, St. Joe Christian eye berth in state semifinals with victories Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One win stands between area teams like Mid-Buchanan, St. Joseph Christian and West Platte from a spot in the final four of the Missouri High School Football State Tournament in St. Joseph.
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Griffon soccer falls in opening round of NCAA Tournament to Washburn
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The quest for an NCAA Division ll championship will have to wait another year for Missouri Western women’s soccer.
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Potential 2 high-school model changes MSHSAA Classification landscape for SJSD
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — While Central High School is already in the highest Missouri State High School Activities Association classification for most sports, the move to a two high-school model will drastically change Benton’s classification.
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Missouri prepares for sports betting as abuse toward athletes rises
When former Cardinals manager Mike Schildt announced his abrupt retirement at the end of the 2025 MLB season, it came as a bit of a shock.Â
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MIAA Volleyball Championships kick off Thursday at Civic Arena with No. 2 Griffons eyeing deep run
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some of the top Division II volleyball teams in the country are set to clash in St. Joseph for the right to be called the MIAA Tournament Champion this week.Â
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MSHSAA responds to Missouri Attorney General, Auditor investigation into discrimination
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced an investigation into the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) in a Wednesday press release.
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Griffon soccer earns No. 5-seed in NCAA tourney, draws Washburn in opening round
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Griffon soccer team will march into its first NCAA Tournament against a familiar foe in the opening round.
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Noah Cameron named Royals’ Pitcher of the Year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Kansas City Royals have announced St. Joseph, Missouri native, Noah Cameron, as the team’s Pitcher of the Year.
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Missouri Western soccer wins thriller in OT for first MIAA Tournament Championship in program history
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western women’s soccer is dancing into the NCAA tournament after a thrilling walk-off win in overtime to claim the program’s first-ever MIAA tournament championship.
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HS Playoff Recap: St. Joe Christian, Mid-Buchanan claim district championships
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri will be well represented in the state tournament next week with teams like St. Joseph Christian and Mid-Buchanan both winning district championships Friday. The Lions went into hostile territory and defeated city rival Bishop LeBlond for their first district championship since 2011. Elsewhere, the Mid-Buchanan Dragons continued
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Highland Community College names Cameron McGarry as Interim Head Football Coach
HIGHLAND, Kan. (KQTV) — A change in leadership has come for Highland Community College’s football team.
Continue Reading St. Joe Christian, Bishop LeBlond renew rivalry with district championship on the line
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Who doesn’t love a good city rivalry with a district title on the line?
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MoWest Volleyball Coach wins 100th game, reflects
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri Western State University Volleyball Coach Jessica Fey hasn’t lost a match in over a month. The last time her Griffons dropped a matchup was Oct. 3.
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Benton promotes Bailey to fill vacant girls basketball job
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Benton Cardinals have found their new girls basketball coach.Â
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High School Football playoff matchups: District Quarterfinals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The moment has come for area high school football teams to compete in state playoffs.
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Sports Commission to host 2025 D2 CCA Tip-Off Classic
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Sports Commission (SJSC) is hosting the D2 Conference Commissioner’s Association (CCA) men’s and women’s basketball tip-off at Civic Arena.
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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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