Bernie

There have been certain things that people in Stoddard County can always rely on through the years, such as getting stopped by a train in Dexter, being swarmed by snow geese in February out at Otter Slough, and the Bernie High School volleyball team having a winning season.

ORAN, Mo. — As the Oran baseball team continues its remarkable start to the season, it’s hard to decide what’s more impressive: the team’s flawless 7-0 record or its jaw-dropping 73-5 scoring differential. The Eagles left no doubt about their dominance, thrashing Bernie (8-3) with a commanding 11-0 victory on Monday, September 11...

ADVANCE – The Advance High School volleyball program has created this situation for itself.

BERNIE – There will be less than a month for Bernie High School baseball coach and assistant boy’s basketball coach Marcus Massey to breathe between his fall baseball season, which ends on October 3, and the start of hoops, which starts on October 29.

The girls' cross country season is fast approaching. While much of the two-month season is done on the road, many local schools have at least one home meet. The past year proved that this is a sport where the small schools shine the brightest. Many of the area's brightest stars earned Semoball Awards nominations as underclassmen and are coming back for more...

Regardless of their sport, most coaches have concerns about the importance of conditioning early in their seasons. However, veteran Bernie High School baseball coach Marcus Massey doesn’t have as much concern in that regard as some do.

The month of July is typically regarded as a break in the summer schedule for Bernie High School baseball players.