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Scholar-Athlete of the Week
Nominate a Wendy's High School Athlete of the WeekKSPR and Wendy's are teaming to honor the best high school athletes in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. Starting September 11, we'll honor one high school student for their achievement on the field and in the classroom. Use our online form to nominate a student-athlete or use the printable version and mail it to KSPR. Read more » 
June 4 Athlete of the Week: Catholic Girls SoccerNo Springfield girls soccer team has ever won a Missouri state high school soccer championship. The Catholic girls are looking to become the first. Armed with speed, depth, experience, and a stacked schedule, the top ranked Lady Irish are this weeks Wendy's High School Athletes of the Week. Read more » 
May 28 Athlete of the Week: Tory GrooverSometimes stars are born when you least expect then. Rogersville senoir Tory Groover is one of the top high jumpers in the state history. But if not for a friend, he may never have known it. Tory is this week's Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
May 21 Athlete of the Week: Andy GodwinNot even the late great Payne Stewart could capture the coveted high school golf championship, but on Tuesday, Greenwood sophomore Andy Godwin achieved the feat. And if that wasn't enough, Godwin helped the Blue Jays to their first ever class 1 team title. Godwin is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
May 14 Athlete of the Week: Tyler KingRepublic lefty Tyler King is one of the top pitchers in the state. Even more impressive, the junior isn't even left handed. The Tigers' ace is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
May 7 Athlete of the Week: J.J. BrownAlready a 3-time state champ, Ash Grove's J.J. Brown is seeking a 4th. But this time he's on his own. Brown is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
Apr. 30 Athlete of the Week: Ekate LymonWaynesville sophomore sprinter Ekate Lymon already owns a state championship in the 100 meter dash, but that's not enough. Lymon wants the states all-time fastest mark, and she's well on her way to reaching that goal. After 3 fast place finishes at the 87th Aldo Sebben Relays Tuesday and another 3 wins at the superconference meet on Wednesday, Lymon earns this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
Apr. 23 Athlete of the Week: Sam Adams
 Already 2-time all-state, and going for more. Forsyth senior Sam Adams has the Panthers off to a 13-0 start with eyes on a district title. the "speak softly, but carry a big stick" catcher is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
Apr. 16 Athlete of the Week: Sara ScottBolivar senior Sara Scott moved to the goal as a junior and quickly became one of the best in the Ozarks. Also a Liberator volleyball star, Scott hopes this is the year Bolivar wins its first district... Read more » 
Apr. 9 Athlete of the Week: Catholic BaseballThe Catholic baseball team is led by 11 seniors. With Joel Harington and Kendall San Paolo leading the way, the Irish hope this is the year to bring home state hardware. Catholic is this weeks Wendy's... Read more » 
Apr. 2 Athlete of the Week: Paul Nahon
Glendale's Paul Nahon made it all the way to the state championship last season. Doing it all as only a freshman. The 5th generation tennis star is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete... Read more » 
Mar. 26 Athlete of the Week: Ethan Mather
There's high expectations in Ozark. The defending class 4 champs return a talented pitching staff led by Arizona State signee Ethan Mather. The Tigers ace is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
Mar. 19 Athlete of the Week: Justin JackMiller's quarterback has led his team to its first-ever final four appearance. Justin Jack is this week's Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week.... Read more » 
Mar. 12 Athlete of the Week: Whitney Edie
This Fall Exeter senior Whitney Edie will take her game to the Lady Bears, but first the 6-1 all-state forward has some unfinished business. Edie's remarkable career along with her 25 points in Tuesday's sectional win over Humansville makes her this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
Mar. 5 Athlete of the Week: Sparta Girls
On Friday night, 2nd ranked Sparta puts its 26 and 0 record on the line against Clever, seeking their first district championship since 1988. The undefeated Lady Trojans are this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete's of the Week. Read more » 
Feb.26 Athlete of the Week: Lindsey LetsingerJust 4 years ago the New Covenant Academy girls basketball team was 1 and 77. Head coach Chuck Williams took over the bench, 3 freshman starters entered the lineup, and the program was about to... Read more » 
Feb. 19 Athlete of the Week: Chris McMullinOn Saturday Willard senior Chris McMullin will take the mat in search of an amazing 3 straight heavyweight state championships. 135 career wins, but it hasn't always been so easy. McMullin's story in... Read more » 
Feb. 12 Athlete of the Week: Dietrick Sooter
On the same night Lakers star Kobe Bryant scored a Madison Square Garden Record 61 points, Pierce City senior Dietrick Sooter was setting records of his own. Sooter is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
Feb. 5 Athlete of the Week: Kayla Kepler
The Fair Grove girls basketball team is ranked number 1 in the state in class 3, and have eyes for a state title. Tons of talent in this group, but when senior Rachel Edwards went down it was sophomore... Read more » 
Jan. 29 Athlete of the Week: Derek ChaneyThe Hillcrest boys basketball team is fresh off a Lindbergh Tournament championship. Senior Derek Chaney is not only the teams leading scorer, he was also the tournament's MVP. Derek Chaney is this weeks... Read more » 
Jan. 22 Athlete of the Week: Chadwick Cardinals
The Chadwick boys basketball team is on a mission to the state tournament this season led by "the big 4." All 5-11, all seniors, all friends, Shawn Thomas, Patrick Holt, Nathan Hale, and Aaron Phillips... Read more » 
Jan. 15 Athlete of the Week: Deanna SorensonAnother hidden Ozarks sports gem, Glendale senior Deanna Sorenson is as good as it gets in the pool. Read more » 
Jan. 8 Athlete of the Week: Monett Wrestling
You may not know it, but nestled right here in the Ozarks are two of the greatest wrestlers in Missouri high school history. Not only are they on the same team, and class, they're almost the same weight. Monett's Kellen Bonous and Kyle Meyer are this weeks Wendy's High School Athletes of the Week. Read more » 
Jan. 1 Athlete of the Week: Bethany Funderburk
Not the biggest, strongest, or fastest, a familiar tune for underdog athletes everywhere. The Nixa Lady Eagles have the talent to make a state championship run, but more than anything they need their sometimes overlooked point guard to lead the way. Bethany Funderburk is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
Dec. 25 Athlete of the Week: Hannah Wilkerson
Miller junior Hannah Wilkerson is among the states top scorers averaging over 30 points per game. But all she and her Cardinal teammates want for Christmas is a district championship. Hannah Wilkerson is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
Dec. 18 Athlete of the Week: Bri AntonThe crop of girls basketball talent has never been thicker in the Ozarks. As many as 5 area Class 5 teams have a legitimate shot at a state title. But as this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the... Read more » 
Dec. 11 Athlete of the Week: Justin BrittOne of the best in the state in two sports. Justin Britt will take his game to the Big 12 next Fall, but first the Lebanon heavyweight has his eyes on the wrestling mat. Britt is this weeks Wendy's High... Read more » 
Dec. 4 Athlete of the Week: Mike Wiebe
After a section championship appearance last season, the branson boys basketball team is hungry for a return. Mike Scott has a closer look at the newest class 5 contender and their budding superstar. Mike Wiebe is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
Nov. 20 Athlete of the Week: Jon HaneyThe Cassville Wildcats are making their first state semifinal appearance ever on Saturday against top ranked Chillicothe. Senior Jon Haney is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. Read more » 
Nov. 13 Athlete of the Week: Niklas Brinck, Nixa SwimmerThis weekend, swimmers from across the state will converge in St. Peters for the state championships. One area sprinter is already an All-American and he's only a sophomore. Niklas Brinck is this week's Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week. The son of a Swedish immigrant, Brinck picked up the aquatic pedigree at the age of 3. Eleven years late, Brinck hit the poll as part of Nixa's first swim team. Read more » 
Nov. 6 Athlete of the Week: Rogersville WildcatsThis isn't your typical volleyball team. The Rogersville Wildcats are headed to the class 3 final four, and they're doing it as a TEAM. That's why this wacky group earned this weeks Wendy's High School... Read more » 
Oct. 29 Athlete of the Week: Caleb Schaffitzel
The Fair Grove Eagles are 9-0 and ranked 7th in the state. Leading a talented group is one of the best runningbacks in the Ozarks. Caleb Schaffitzel is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week.... Read more » 
Oct. 23 Athlete of the Week: Hannah HarmanThe Walnut Grove softball team is two games away from a state championship. Leading the way is one of the Tigers many young guns. Hannah Harman is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week.... Read more » 
Oct. 16 Athlete of the Week: Rozell Sisters
No sibling rivalry in this family. Kickapoo's Rozell sisters are proving that blood truly is thicker than water and they're showing it on the tennis court. 15-0 and district champs, Carlee and Mackenzie... Read more » 
Oct. 9 Athlete of the Week: Tee HelselThe Branson Pirates are off to a 6-0 start, ranked 7th in Class 4, and face their biggest test yet on Friday against 3rd ranked Webb City. Doing it with offense, defense, and special teams, the Pirates... Read more » 
Oct. 2 Athlete of the Week: Kaley LyonsThe Glendale volleyball team has only one senior, but she's a good one. The Falcons "mama bear" is this weeks Wendy's High School Athlete of the Week.... Read more » 
Sept. 25th Athlete of the Week: Tim GriffinTalented, smart, and in hiw own words, 'the most indecisive person you'll ever meet.' From bright eyed freshman to standout senior, Parkview's Tim Griffin has emerged as one of the Queen City's top soccer... Read more » 
Sept. 18 Athlete of the Week: Evan WilliamsMountain Grove football fans may never see a night like that again. Junior running back Evan Williams burst onto the scene with the 4th greatest rushing night in Missouri prep history. That effort earned... Read more » 
Sept. 11 Athlete of the Week: Jamie HolmesKSPR's first Wendy's Scholar Athlete of the Week is one of the best in not only the Ozarks, but also the state. Republic senior Jamie Holmes has just about every honor there is, but this year its state... Read more » |
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