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Stanton Cory Lamb was elected into the contested seat on the Bakersfield School Board. He will join Matthew L. Evans, Timothy Watlington and Darren Johnson, who were also on the ballot in an uncontested race, and other currently serving Bakersfield School Board members Justin Turner, Joe Vaughan...
Photo by Karla Smith Bakersfield’s Abby Guffey drives around Dora defender Andrea Martin during Tuesday’s game at Bakersfield. Bakersfield won, 44-37, ending the regular season with a 14-12 record.
The Bakersfield Lady Lions closed out the regular season in fitting fashion, defending their home floor with back-to-back victories and sending their seniors out on a high note. The Lady Lions followed that up with a 40-37 upset over Fordland in the Class 2 District 10 tournament Monday.
“It was...
Photo by Tucker Keith Bakersfield junior Eli Cotter faces off with an East Carter defender during Friday night’s home game. Cotter led the Lions’ scoring efforts with nine points.
The Bakersfield Lions saw their win column take a hit Friday night, falling 74-34 to East Carter and dropping to 18-8 on the season.
East Carter caught fire early and never cooled off, delivering one of the most efficient shooting performances Bakersfield head coach Cainen McGinnis said he has ever...
The Bakersfield Lady Lions saw a busy and challenging stretch of play last week as they competed in the Thayer Winter Classic, facing three tough opponents over four days.
Bakersfield opened tournament play on Jan. 19 against Couch while dealing with illness and injuries that left the Lady Lions...
The Bakersfield Lions continued their strong season Tuesday night, Jan. 20, rolling past the Dora Falcons 71-31 on the road to improve to 14-4 overall.
“Our boys showed great discipline in our game against Dora,” Bakersfield Coach Cainen McGinnis said. “We have talked every day since the beginning...
The Bakersfield Lady Lions basketball team split a busy stretch of games last week, dropping a road contest before rebounding with an impressive tournament win.
Bakersfield traveled to Mountain Grove on Jan. 6 and fell 58–42 in varsity action. Head coach Doug Lansdown said the Lady Lions struggled...
Photo by Karla Smith Bakersfield junior Hayden Sanders drives to the basket during last week’s win over the Winona Wildcats. Sanders led the scoring with 22 points in the 70-51 win.
The Bakersfield Lions returned to action in impressive fashion last Thursday night, rolling past the Winona Wildcats 70-51 on Jan. 8 behind a balanced offensive effort and strong second-half play. The win brings the Lions’ season record to 10-4.
Hayden Sanders led the Lions with a game-high 22...
Photo by Karla Smith Bakersfield Lady Lions Members of the 2025-26 Bakersfield Lady Lions basketball team are, from left, (front row) Paige Crites, Keely Stevens and Lily Williams; (middle row) Kelsey Cotter, Riley Summers, Ellie Wells, Abby Guffey, Madison Melvin, Sadie Davidson and Aubrey Luna; (back row) Eden Cotter, Carrleigh Green, Alyssa Gailey, Bristol Robinson, Lexi Clarkson and Addi Mayberry. The Lady Lions are coached by Doug Lansdown, who is assisted by Brandon Cotter.
The Bakersfield Lady Lions wasted no time setting the tone for their 2025 campaign, powering through a three-game stretch in five days to start the season 3–0.
Lions open with dominant road win
Bakersfield tipped off its season on Tuesday, Dec. 2, with a convincing 55–25 win at Mansfield. Madison...
Photo by Karla Smith Bakersfield Lions Members of the Bakersfield Lions basketball team are, from left, (front row) Alex Helm, Russ Lovins, Tyler Hodgson, Brooks Amburgy, Ty Cotter, Eli Cotter; (middle row) Bryer Neal, Aaron Giger, Luke Bean, Easton Shrable, Traityn Lovins, Gavin Hensley, Mason Mahan, Brighton Jarvis; (back row) Tucker Keith, Paxton Cotter, Seth Montague, Hayden Sanders and Isaac Luna.
The Bakersfield Lions pushed their season record to 3–1 after a pair of hard-fought victories, including a 70–65 road win over Alton on Thursday and a come-from-behind 57–49 triumph over Kennett at the Current River Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Against Alton, the Lions’ offense clicked early and...
Bakersfield National Junior Honor Society sponsor Destiny Johnson (center) and students, from left, (front row) Lesley Luna, Jaylene Swensen, Allie Hollingshad, Ryder Black (back row) Massey Hayes, Trigger Schab. Also participating, but not pictured, were Mr. Jordan Grigg and the FFA. Photo courtesy of Bakersfield School.
Drivers on Highway 101 near Bakersfield High School may have recently spotted an unusual sight: clusters of cheerful teenagers in neon vests combing the roadsides with trash bags in hand and plenty of good humor to spare.
Members of Bakersfield High School’s FFA and National Honor Society spent two...