William Woods coach liked Smith's knack for kills. Ex-Laker Brianna Rodriguez helped persuade coach to recruit Smith.

Osage girls and boys have handful of athletes returning that qualified for state in 2009. Indians start the season this Monday at Eldon.

Golf team loaded with juniors and seniors. Tennis squad trying to improve on 10-win total in each of the past two seasons.

A new season brings an interesting scenario for the Camdenton High School baseball team. The team has a new coach in Matt Moulder and is coming off a 6-17 overall record in 2009. Some might call it a rebuilding year but the Lakers are not with talent.

The 2009 season was a pleasant and unexpected surprise for the Camdenton High School girls’ soccer team.

Despite one senior on the team, Camdenton finished 18-6 overall and third in the Ozark Conference, its best showing since joining the league.

Camdenton scored 100 goals, allowed just 23 and recorded 11 shutouts.
But that’s all in the past and Camdenton is eyeing a better season in 2010.

The spring season starts a week from Monday, but some local teams will still have to wait a bit longer to play games on their home turf. At Camdenton High School, the Lakers are getting a new baseball field – a project that started about two years ago. At School of the Osage, the Indians are getting a synthetic football field in place of the old grass football field.

Supervisors say a string of nice, dry weather would speed up completion. Here's a checkup on each.
 

Small fee can be waived for those that cannot afford martial arts lessons.

Remembering some past fishing trips – and catches – that happened way too long ago.

Valpo's academic program big factor. Montgomery wants to play right away as slotback and kick returner. Crusaders were 1-9 last season and have a new coach.

Osage Beach group wins 14 gold medals at recent tournament in Chesterfield, Mo. Team has upcoming tournaments in Chicago and Kansas City.

Barracudas go 10-1 in pool play before winning championship. Team also finished second at tournament in Springfield.

Boys lose to Fair Play; Lady Cougars to Humansville.

Team has 11 personal-best finishes in 11 events.

Junior guard nails 3-pointer with seconds left to beat Dadeville 48-47. Climax Springs faces top seed Humansville in Friday's 6 p.m. championship game.

The starting time for this Saturday’s Baseball Coach Clinic, held by Laker Coach Matt Moulder, has been changed. It will now begin at 1 p.m. The event will still be held in the High School Gymnasium.
The clinic is designed to help baseball youth coach’s learn the proper coaching techniques. If you have question or would like to learn more about the clinic e-mail Coach Mulder at mmulder@camdentonschools.org.

Climax Springs beats Macks Creek; Versailles, School of the Osage both fall.

Lady Cougars beat Hermitage 48-40 to advance to Wednesday's semifinals.

Season underway for baseball, boys' golf, boys' tennis, girls' soccer and track and field squads.

Versailles, Osage, Climax Springs, Macks Creek all in action this week.