Dr. says synthetic turf fields just as safe as natural grass (LISTEN)

by Bill Pollock | Oct 11, 2023 | Show Me Today, Sports Features

Patrick Mahomes and several NFL players have publicly urged the league to use natural grass on all their playing surfaces, contending that synthetic turf causes more injuries. Just this past weekend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce turned his ankle in a non-contact...

MSHSAA and high schools being cautious as Week 1 football temps soar (LISTEN)

by Bill Pollock | Aug 25, 2023 | News, Show Me Today, Sports Features

From mandatory water breaks, to late kickoffs and even using the most up-to-date thermometers, MSHSAA and Missouri high schools have taken many steps to make sure players are safe during Week 1 of the football season.

Boys volleyball approved as an official high school sport (LISTEN)

by Bill Pollock | May 15, 2023 | Show Me Today, Sports Features

It’s official. Boys volleyball will become a fully sanctioned sport governed by MSHSAA beginning next spring. Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Rukstad joins the program to talk about the next girls sport on the horizon, plus the status of E-Sports.

2017 Girls Class 2 golf championships results

by Bill Pollock | Oct 11, 2017 | Sports Features

Team Results School Score 1 St. Joseph’s Academy High School 317-306=623 2 Notre Dame de Sion High School 315-318=633 3 MICDS High School 325-322=647 4 Lafayette (Wildwood) High School 342-337=679 5 Rock Bridge High School 354-346=700 6 Camdenton High School...

A new number one in Class 6 football–2017 rankings following week 4

by Bill Pollock | Sep 13, 2017 | Sports Features

CLASS 6 Rank, team, Rec., Pts., LW 1. Park Hill (13), 4-0, 147, 2 2. CBC (1), 3-1, 129, 4 3. Eureka (1), 4-0, 110, 5 4. Blue Springs, 2-2, 108, 3 5. Kirkwood, 3-1, 95, 1 6. Lee’s Summit West, 3-1, 85, 6 7. Rockhurst, 3-1, 52, 8 8. Lindbergh, 4-0, 40, 9 9. Hazelwood...