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The Gainesville Bulldogs are building momentum early in the baseball season, putting together four straight victories last week, including a pair of comeback wins.
Gainesville opened the week Sept. 8 with a dramatic 12-9 comeback victory over Sparta. The Bulldogs fell behind 8-2 before rallying to...
The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs volleyball team put together a perfect week, earning three varsity victories while also seeing the junior varsity squad go undefeated.
Gainesville opened the week Tuesday with a 3-0 home victory over Seymour, winning 25-19, 25-14 and 25-11.
Addie Alms led the Lady...
The Gainesville Bulldogs opened the cross country season in strong fashion at the Willow Springs Invitational, capturing the overall team championship in the Class 1-2 varsity boys division.
Competing against 17 schools, Gainesville placed five runners among the top 21 finishers to secure the team...

Gainesville cross country runners spent several early mornings a week running around town and on Caney Mountain trails during off-season training this summer. Coaches Gary Emrick and David Murphy said they’re looking forward to a great season ahead. The team’s first meet will be held Thursday, Sept. 10.
Gainesville R-V cross country runners have spent much of their summer building the endurance, strength and mental toughness they will need for the upcoming fall season.
Coaches Gary Emrick and David Murphy said runners gathered for workouts three mornings each week beginning at 7:30 a.m. Training...
The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs have come a long way in a short time. After winning just two matches in their first varsity season in 2022, Gainesville improved to four wins in 2023 and nine in 2024. Last season, the Lady Bulldogs took another big step forward, finishing 20-11-2.
Now, coach Heidi...
The Gainesville High School 4x800 meter girls relay team took 11th place in the Class 2 state race with a time of 10 minutes and 37.88 seconds. The team includes teammates Kaitlyn Kahl, Jessica Suit, Nina Sponaugle and Annabell Snelson. The Lexington High School team took first with a time of 9...
Gainesville High School senior Macray Hambelton capped off his high school track and field career with a strong performance at the 2026 Class 2 State Championships, finishing ninth in the state with a throw of 159 feet, 6 inches. Carter Vroman of Fayette High School took first place with a throw of...

Photo by Gainesville School Gainesville track team members who went to the sectional meet in Buffalo held on Saturday, May 16 are (front) Cayden Emrick; (seated) Zaiden Rodrigue, Macray Hambelton, Danny Mason, Archer Luna; (standing) Sarah Klessig, Kaitlyn Kahl, Nina Sponaugle, Jessica Suit, and Annabell Snelson.
The Gainesville Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs turned in a strong performance at the Class 2 District 5 Track and Field Meet, battling through tough competition and pressure-packed events to earn several sectional berths.
Coach Gary Emrick praised his athletes for their effort and determination...
Photo by Karla Smith
The Gainesville Junior High School Bulldogs baseball team ended their undefeated season with a 10-0 record and a Summit Conference championship. Pictured from left, (front row) Lucas Wrinkles, Luke Hogan, Brandon Barcelona, Carson Nielsen, Parker Gilmore, Kyle Winrod, Kalvin...
The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs are set to open postseason play this week as they head to Mountain Grove for the Class 2 District 4 softball tournament, which begins Thursday, May 7.
Gainesville enters the tournament as the No. 5 seed with an 11-7 record and will face fourth-seeded Willow Springs (12...




