DREXEL — In the championship game of its home tournament, the Drexel boys basketball team ran into a large problem that was tough to overcome. It was a 6-foot, 11-inch problem, to be exact.

DREXEL — A winning streak that began before winter break continued through the break for the Drexel girls basketball team.

Like almost every year, the past 12 months have been filled with many great accomplishments and stories that captivated fans and audiences of our area high schools.

The Drexel football team was on the wrong end of the highest-scoring game in program history Friday night.

The Roosters swept the Wildcats this season, with the second win ending the Cats’ season.

DREXEL — TJ Munter went out in front of his home fans in style Friday night. The Drexel senior running back had a huge game as the Bobcats beat New Heights Christian Academy, 42-34 in its last scheduled home game.

Six of seven area football teams closed out the regular season schedules with victories Friday night. Five teams will have a bye next week when the district tournaments begin.

After a pair of lopsided losses, the Drexel football team got back on the right track with just one game left in the regular season.

It's been a successful week for the most of the area high school football teams.

Five of the seven area football teams won their respective games Friday night.

ARCHIE — Electric offense and hard-nosed defense were once again the winning recipe for the Archie football team Friday night against archrival Drexel.

Drexel continued its recent football dominance over Rich Hill with Friday night’s blowout victory.

For the second-straight week, the Blackhawks shut out their opponent and pick up another win.

In his second game as the Drexel football coach, Clint Bailey led his new team to a convincing road victory last Friday night.

For the first time in six years, the Drexel football team is under the leadership of a new coach, and it’s actually due to a coach injury.

The Blackhawks (2-1) got back on the winning track at Holden on Friday night. They took control early and never looked back.

For the first time in school history, the Drexel football team fell to Lockwood.

The Wildcats fall to 1-1 on the season after a heartbreaking loss in their home opener.

Although his team won Friday night, Drexel Football coach Philip Dean said his team left some points on the board and those mistakes need to be corrected as the season moves forward.

Five of the eight area teams won tonight, with two of them squeaking out tough road wins.

DREXEL — When the football season begins Friday, coach Philip Dean is hoping his squad isn’t involved in as many shootouts as it was last year.

JEFFERSON CITY — While taking her final strides toward the finish line Saturday, Josie Parks burst into a big smile.

On Saturday, three school records were broken and a couple dozen athletes qualified for the Class 1 and 2 state track and field meets.

With the spring sports season just around the corner, it’s time look at the track and field athletes from the area and who has a chance to turn some heads and make a splash on the state stage in May.