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Volleyball
The Gainesville High School girls’ volleyball team lost at home on Sept. 14 to Mansfield 3-1. The Lady Bulldogs is scheduled to play at Seymour on Sept. 26 and Sept. 29
Baseball
The Gainesville baseball Bulldogs picked up a big win at Seymour on Sept. 12, beating the Tigers 16-6....
Photos by Karla Smith Gainesville cross country team members raked in the medals at the first annual Gainesville Bulldog Classic meet held Friday, Sept. 15. Team members are, from left, (front row) Lauren Smith, Lakyn Suter, Isabelle Workman, Jessica Suit, Annabell Snelson, Peyton Eslinger, Hunter Smart, Brodie Cooper, Finn Wade, Nina Sponugle, Raine Similkier; (middle row) Aiden Thome, Lillian Hejak, Archer Luna, Alyssa Smith; Kaitlyn Kahl, Twyla Parkerson, Moxie Similkier, assistant coach David Murphy; (back row) head coach Gary Emrick, Alex Easley, Isaac Pippin, Macray Hambelton, Zeke Yarger, Nick Goodson, Ryder Murphy, Aaron Kahl, Lyle Pippin, John Botts-Papke and Brady Myers.
A crowd of parents, volunteers and community members were on hand to watch runners from six schools compete in the first annual Gainesville Bulldog Classic cross country race Friday, Sept. 15. “It was a great success,” said GHS head coach Gary Emrick. “We want to thank everyone who helped make this...
Just in time for Hootin an Hollarin, Gainesville Elementary coach and P.E. teacher Misti Eslinger has been working with students in grades 3-6 teaching them the art of square dancing. The group starts the dance lessons in a big circle. Square dancing at Hootin an Hollarin is a favorite event of...
Volleyball - The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team had losses at Conway Aug. 28 (0-3), Dora Aug. 31 (1-3) and Bradleyville Sept. 1 (0-3). Action continues this week with matches against Seymour Tuesday, Sparta Thursday and Fordland Friday. They’ll face Couch on Monday, Sept. 11.
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Gainesville School will host its first ever cross country meet on Sept. 15 at the Gainesville track, with races beginning at 3:45 p.m.
“I am very excited, but also a little nervous,” said Gainesville track and field coach Gary Emerick. “This has been a long time coming and something that many...
The Gainesville Bulldog baseball team beat the Dora Falcons in Gainesville’s first home game Aug. 29. Dawson Hewett, pictured here, pitched an impressive game.
Times photo/Bruce Roberts
A massive amount of dirt is being moved on the old airport property, now owned by Gainesville School, in preparation for the new baseball/softball complex that is in the works across from the high school. School officials say all of the dirt work and equipment is being furnished by volunteers who...
Gainesville Elementary School Principal Ben Hopper
The Gainesville School District recently announced the addition of Ben Hopper, who has been hired as the elementary school principal for the 2023-24 school year.
Hopper completed an undergraduate degree in elementary education at College of the Ozarks in 2011, a Master’s of Administration from...
The following Gainesville High School athletes were named 2023 all summit conference baseball recipients, from left, front row: Grant Leeker, Hunter Luna, Aden Yarger, Briar Walrath. Back row: Carter Wise, Daden House, Wyatt Alms, and Andrew Hambelton (photo at far right).
The following Gainesville High School athletes were recognized recently for receiving 2023 all conference track honors, from left: Damion Goss, Macray Hambelton, Aaron Kahl, Maliki Sherry, Colton Lawson, Alyssa Smith, and Ryder Murphy.