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Two sprinters from the SBU women’s track and field team are off to an incredible start early in the 2025 indoor season. After only four weeks of competition, both Collinique Farrington and Stephanique Dean have broken records and hit National marks. This has led to three straight GLVC Track Athlete of the Week awards, two for Farrington and one for Dean. more

Carl Junction Bulldogs traveled to Bolivar to contest them in an Ozark Mountain Conference game on Valentine's Day. more

Thursday, Feb. 13, Carl Junction came to Bolivar for an Ozark Mountain Conference matchup. more

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The SBU baseball team started began the season with a pitching clinic, clinching a series win off Southern Nazarene to begin 3-1. The Bearcats controlled the entire series only trailing for one full inning across all 30 that were played. more

The Polk County Democrats will host their meeting on Feb. 17 at Basil & Bourbon at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is optional for those who want to eat and fellowship before the meeting at 5:15 p.m. The agenda will include updates on legislative activities, local charitable activities, and setting our goals for the year. more

The Liberators challenged the Hillcrest Hornets in an Ozark Mountain Conference on Friday, Feb. 7. more

The Bolivar School District is thrilled to announce the appointment of Robert Clardy as the new Head Football Coach of the Liberators. With a wealth of experience spanning nearly two decades with the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats football coaching staff, Coach Clardy brings a proven track record of success and leadership across town to Bolivar High School. more

Thursday, Feb. 6, the Hillcrest Lady Hornets opened a basketball contest at the Bolivar gymnasium. more

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The Lady Liberators made their mark in BHS swimming history as they closed the 2024-25 season with two competitive days in the pool at the Southwest Missouri Championships Feb. 7 and 8. By the end of the weekend, BHS Varsity swimmers would have a new 200 Medley Relay school record, the most individuals in program history qualifying for SWMO finals, the best team finish and most points scored at SWMO finals in program history, and come a fraction of a second off another school record in the 400 Free Relay. Additionally, one relay and five individual medals earned in JV competition would become a BHS all-time best for the SWMO JV meet. more

Southwest Missouri’s oldest annual running race, the Polar Bear Run, featured more than 100 runners and walkers at its 46th anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 8 in Bolivar. The Polar Bear Run is hosted by the City of Bolivar Parks & Recreation Department, with director Todd Schrader as the race director. more

The boys varsity team had their turn in the Ozark Mountain tournament on Saturday, and brought home their share of hardware. more

The 90th Bolivar Liberator Basketball Tournament finished a three-day whirlwind of competition on Feb. 1, 2025. more

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Lady Liberator swimmers were among more than 450 individual athletes representing 39 schools from across the state at the Springfield Invitational last Saturday, Feb. 1 at Foster Natatorium. In more than seven hours of competition, Bolivar’s 20 swimmers combined for 30 best times with multiple Lady Liberators improving their rank among the program’s all-time top finishes. more

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Friday, Jan. 24, the Monett Cubs (9-8) traveled to Bolivar to take on the Liberators (10-4). more

The 32nd Gary Keeling Memorial Tournament wrapped up Thursday, Jan. 23, at Bolivar High School, showcasing some of the best girls teams in the state. more

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“We are thrilled to hire Pat Miner as our pitching coach.” Bradley said, “Pat has demonstrated the passion and commitment that will greatly benefit our pitching staff and team. The future of Bearcat baseball is bright!” more

The Lady Bearcats won their third straight game as they defeated the Bearcats of McKendree University by a score of 75-65. SBU is now 7-8 (5-4 GLVC) on the season. more

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In the SBU Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Classic, the Miller Lady Cardinals (6-5) met the Bolivar Lady Liberators (5-6). more