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These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 8.

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Andrew Rhorer, former New Franklin Middle-High School standout, played on Friday, April 4 in NCAA Division II baseball game

The McKendree Bearcats lost 14-11 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Truman State Bulldogs on Friday, April 4.

Friday, April 4: Southern Boone High School standout Chase Morris’ college team wins to Southwest Baptist Bearcats

The game took place at Dodson Field.

On Friday, April 4, former Father Tolton Catholic High School standout Paige Bedsworth’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

The Drake Bulldogs won 4-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Illinois State Redbirds on Friday, April 4.

David H. Hickman High School standout Tait Robertson’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Friday, April 4

The Charleston Southern Buccaneers won 12-6 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Radford Highlanders on Friday, April 4.

Rock Bridge Senior High School standout Cydney Fullerton’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Friday, April 4

The game took place at Washington Nationals Youth Academy.

Missouri wrestling sets new record with eight NWCA Scholar All-Americans

By S. R. Mabry | Apr 4, 2025

The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has named eight University of Missouri wrestlers as 2024-25 Scholar All-Americans, setting a new program record for the Missouri Tigers.

Missouri women's tennis falls to South Carolina; next faces Georgia

By A. H. Stokes | Apr 4, 2025

The University of Missouri women's tennis team, ranked No. 66 nationally, lost 4-0 to No. 18 South Carolina on Friday in Columbia, S.C. The Tigers now hold a 12-11 overall record and are 2-10 in Southeastern Conference matches this season.

Missouri gymnastics advances to fifth straight NCAA regional final after record performance

By A. H. Stokes | Apr 4, 2025

The University of Missouri women's gymnastics team advanced to its fifth consecutive NCAA Championship Regional Final after winning the Second Round quad meet at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle.

Randolph County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 7% of income in 2022

By Columbia News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7% of income in Randolph County, providing an average of $3,357 per capita to residents.

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Which former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 7?

By Columbia News | Apr 4, 2025

These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 7.

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Which former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, April 7?

By Columbia News | Apr 4, 2025

These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, April 7.

February sees no change in number of lawyers in good standing in Howard County compared to previous month

Cities in Howard County recorded a stable number of lawyers in good standing compared to the previous month.

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Which former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 6?

These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 6.

Wednesday, April 2: Father Tolton Catholic High School standout Paige Bedsworth’s college team loses to South Dakota Coyotes

The Drake Bulldogs lost 3-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the South Dakota Coyotes on Wednesday, April 2.

On Wednesday, April 2, former Father Tolton Catholic High School standout Paige Bedsworth’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

The game took place at Buel Field.

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Which former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 5?

These former Columbia News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 5.

Rock Bridge Senior High School standout Reece Clapp’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Tuesday, April 1

The Bradley Braves lost 13-3 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Tuesday, April 1.

Zach Bates, former David H. Hickman High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 1 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Illinois Field.

On Tuesday, April 1, former Rock Bridge Senior High School standout Toby Scheidt’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game