Gainesville
The Gainesville Bulldogs started this week off with a 92-50 victory over Bradleyville Monday night, a welcome win after varsity losses to Chadwick and Bakersfield last week. GHS Coach Morris Jenkins said that while the outcomes from the games last week weren’t what they had hoped, he’s confident in...
Photo by Karla Smith Gainesville’s Sadie Walker looks to shoot during the Lady Bulldogs big 64-41 road win over Cabool Tuesday, Dec. 2. Walker, a freshman, scored 6 points, pulled down six rebounds, had six assists and led in steals with four.
The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs hit the road Tuesday, Dec. 2, and returned home with a convincing 64–41 victory over the Cabool Lady Bulldogs, using balanced scoring and strong defensive pressure in the second half to seal the win. The victory brings their season record to 2-1.
“We struggled to get...
Photo by Karla Smith Gainesville freshman Macy Hambelton drives around a Mountain Grove player during last Thursday’s game. Hambelton scored 12 points in the contest.
Despite a strong surge in the second quarter and a brief lead in the third, the Gainesville Lady Bulldogs couldn’t hold off Mountain Grove on the road Thursday, Nov. 25, falling 75–58 to the Lady Panthers.
Mountain Grove opened the night with a fast-paced first quarter, taking a 25–15 lead....
Photo by Karla Smith GHS varsity Bulldogs Members of the Gainesville Bulldogs varsity team are, from left, Corbin West, Kolby Anderson, Aden Gaulding, Owen Donley, Dawson Hewett, Grant Leeker, Haden Evans, Keegan Crouse, Avery Rodrigue and Chase Luna.
The Gainesville Bulldogs opened their basketball season with a dominant 84–18 home victory over Cabool on Tuesday, Nov. 25, showcasing a balanced offense, aggressive defense and productive minutes from every class on the roster.
Senior Dawson Hewett powered the Bulldogs with a game-high 30 points...
Photo by Karla Smith Members of the Gainesville Lady Bulldogs basketball team are, from left, (front row) Twyla Parkison, Cami Strain, Macy Hambelton, Mylie Frye, Regan Blackburn; (back row) Addison Garrison, Baylor Hewett, Addi Alms, Lola Wade, Emma Donley and Sadie Walker.
The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs opened their 2025 basketball campaign in dominant fashion Friday night, Nov. 21, powering past the Koshkonong Lady Jays 76–50 on the road. Gainesville set the tone early, surging to a 44–18 halftime lead and never looking back.
This season marks the debut of new head...
Gainesville’s Care to Learn coordinator Brenda Frye, left, and school social worker Misty Cullipher help with many of the efforts inside Gainesville’s new Community Resource Center including providing students in need with the free clothing and shoes shown here. Gainesville School staff members Nicole Wallace and Allisa West are also Gainesville Care to Learn liaisons.
Tucked away on the Gainesville School campus, a humble building hums with the energy of open hearts and open arms, a blessing both to the students who rely on its services and to the devoted staff who feel fortunate to provide them.
Each day, the sound of morning showers blends with the constant...
Summit Conference champions and making school history The Gainesville High School girls varsity cross country team made school history when they took first place at the Summit Conference meet held in Conway Monday, Oct. 27. The win marks the first time the school’s cross country program has won the conference championship. Runners medaling and earning all-conference honors were Jessica Suit, second place, Kaitlyn Kahl, fourth place and Annabell Snelson, sixth place. Isabelle Workman placed 11th and earned all-conference honorable mention. Members of the team are, from left, Coach Gary Emrick, Nina Sponaugle, Rachyl McGinnis, Kaitlyn Kahl, Jessica Suit, Sarah Klessig (kneeling) Isabelle Workman, Faith Avila, Sierra Jarvis, Annabell Snelson and Coach David Murphy.
Lady Bulldogs cross country team earn first-ever
Summit Conference championship for Gainesville
The Gainesville High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter held their annual Fields of Faith worship service at the Benton F. Breeding Stadium Wednesday, Oct. 15. Above, the FCA Worship Band leads the crowd is singing praise and worship songs after Macray Hambelton opened the...
Photo/Gainesville School The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs took third place at the Mansfield Tournament held Saturday, Oct. 11. Members of the team are, from left, (front row) Twyla Parkison, Lilly Hejdak, Regan Blackburn, Rylee Kowerduck; (back row) Addi Garrison, Avery Gaulding, Baylor Hewett, Addie Alms, Lola Wade, Alli Garrison and Macy Hambelton.
The Gainesville High School Lady Bulldogs volleyball team had a busy week last week, with Tuesday’s home-court loss to Houston, Thursday’s road win over Dora and a full day on Saturday at the Mansfield Lady Lions Invitational Tournament.
The Lady Bulldogs fought hard in front of a home-court crowd...
Times photo/Jenny Yarger Gainesville High School cross country runners competed at the Nixa Invitational Saturday, Oct. 4. Every runner recorded either a personal best or season best time at the race, and junior Archer Luna set a new all-time Gainesville High School record with his performance. Members of the team are, from left, Sierra Jarvis, Faith Avila, Sarah Klessig, Kaitlyn Kahl, Zeke Yarger, Cayden Emrick, Zaiden Rodrigue, Zyler Rowland, Jessica Suit, Archer Luna, Damion Goss, Annabell Snelson, Isabelle Workman, Nina Sponaugle, Orion Bradley, Jazlynn Wittkofski, Ashton Young and Rachyl McGinnis.
On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Gainesville High School cross country teams turned in an incredible performance at the Nixa Invitational, where 16 schools from Classes 1-5 competed. “Every Gainesville runner recorded either a career-best or season-best time — a remarkable team accomplishment that reflects...