After being soundly defeated by Blue Eye in Game 1, the Southwest Scholar Bowl team rallied for a 120-100 victory over the previously undefeated Bulldogs Tuesday night in SWCL Conference action. Led by Scarlett Jones, Tucker Jones, Kason Brinman and Hannah Brooks, the Trojans earned the victory with answers like tsunami, Pinocchio, erosion, Colorado RIver, tin and the Milky Way. The Trojans play at Shell Knob on Thursday.
Southwest volleyball players Olivia Hnem and Marissa Freeman both earned post-season honors. Freeman, a senior outside hitter, was named first-team All-SWCL Conference and 2nd team Class 2 All-District. She led the team in kills (315), aces (46) and blocks (15), and was second in receptions (570) and digs (354). Hnem, a junior libero, was named SWCL honorable mention. She led the team in receptions (597) and digs (549), and was second in aces (42) and serve percentage (94.5%) converting 348 of 368 serves.
The Southwest Cross Country team wrapped up their season this weekend in Columbia at the State - Class 2 meet.
Tobias Smith was the first to run and he was ready and confident which was so awesome to see! When that gun went off, Toby took off and got out in front quickly. Toby stayed in the top 40 for the first two miles and pushed all the way until the end. Toby got 59th (out of 170) with a time, and a new PR of 17:49.
Lucia who, don't forget, is a sophomore, a foreign exchange student and has never ran cross country before this season - ran the race of her life. She stayed with a group that was pushing her until the end. Lucia got her new PR of 22:52.
Sidney Roe started off hot as well and kept an amazing pace for the entirety of the race. Sidney was sitting in the top 15 for most of the race and continued to push until the end. Sidney proved that she's one of the best female runners in the state of Missouri by earning all state honors for the 2nd year in a row. Sidney placed 18th with a time of 20:16.
THREE TROJANS HEADED TO STATE IN CROSS COUNTRY
Our Southwest Boys & Girls Cross Country Team competed in the SWCL Conference meet last Monday - 10/27/25 in Blue Eye and competed at the Class 2 District Meet this last Saturday - 11/1/25 in Eldorado Springs.
The results for the conference meet were:
Middle School Conference Results:
· Girls (Conference Champions):
o Demi Roe: 1st place - 9:31
o Annabelle Corwin: 3rd place - 12:23
o Chrissy Stidam: 4th place - 2:51
o Julieta Tellez: 8th place - 14:32
o Bridgett Barnett: 13th place - 17:57
· Boys:
o Zaylon Corwin: 1st place - 8:38
o Gideon Henderson: 6th place - 10:42
o Robert Stidam: 9th place - 11:28
High School Conference Results:
· Girls:
o Sidney Roe: 1st place - 19:52
o Lucia Villacieros: 4th place - 23:38
o Jacee Durossette: 5th place - 24:5
· Boys (Conference Champions):
o Tobias Smith: 2nd place - 18:17
o Lane Hendrix: 5th place - 20:18
o Dylan Regenboog: 6th place - 20:53
o Victor Tellez: 8th place - 21:43
o Wyatt Gautney: 9th place - 21:53
o Jaxson Kimball: 14th place - 24:27
o Andrew Russell: 17th place - 27:11
o Joshua Floyd: 21st place - 31:33
The results for the District meet were:
· Girls:
o Sidney Roe: 3rd place - 20:51 (state qualifier)
o Lucia Villacieros: 20th place - 22:54 (state qualifier)
o Jacee Durossette: 27:05
· Boys:
o Tobias Smith: 22nd place - 18:18 (state qualifier)
o Dylan Regenboog: 20:33
o Lane Hendrix: 20:50
o Wyatt Gautney: 21:01
o Victor Tellez: 22:09
o Jaxson Kimball: 24:50
o Joshua Floyd: 32:52
If you see these athletes, please tell them good job! Myself, Coach Morgan, and Coach Roe are so proud of these athletes for their hard work, perseverance, and teamwork all season long. They’ve represented our program with heart and class every step of the way. Also, a SUPER CONGRATULATIONS to Sidney Roe, Lucia Villacieros and Toby Smith for making it to State!
Purdy defeated Southwest in both Scholar Bowl matches Tuesday in Washburn but the Trojans had a good showing given they have no 8th-graders on the squad. The group practices NEXT Tuesday and Wednesday 3:30 to 4:45 before traveling to Blue Eye for a match on Nov. 11.
Sarcoxie rallied from 1 set down to defeat Southwest Tuesday in the Class 2 District at Miller High School in the quarterfinals. Led by Seniors Missy Freeman and Addie Parker and Junior libero Olivia Hnem, the Lady Trojans took the first set but the Bears won the next 3 to win the match. Southwest finishes the season with 12 wins, 19 losses and 3 ties, the most victories in more than a decade. Post-season awards will be announced in the coming weeks.
SOUTHWEST VOLLEYBALL DEFEATES McAULEY ON SENIOR NIGHT
Led by Marissa Freeman, Emma Outhouse and Addison Parker, Southwest defeated McAuley Catholic in straight sets in volleyball Monday on Senior Night. The Lady Trojans earned their 12th victory of the season. Additionally, the Trojan Tumbling Team performed and Project Graduation held a serving contest to raise funds. Southwest plays in the Class 2 District at Miller against Sarcoxie in the quarterfinals Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m.
McDonald County defeated Southwest in straight sets in non-conference volleyball Tuesday night in Anderson. Mac County also won the JV match. Southwest travels to Galena Thursday night with a share of the SWCL Conference championship on the line. The girls return home Monday to face McAuley Catholic on Senior Night. The Trojans will honor Missy Freeman, Emma Outhouse and Addie Parker of the Class of 2026. The girls open district play Tuesday against Sarcoxie at Miller High School in Class 2 play.
Southwest defeated Hurley Monday in straight sets on Volleyball Family Night. Senior Emma Outhouse extended her consecutive serve streak to 40 in a row. The girls travel to Anderson Tuesday to face McDonald County.
Southwest Speech and Debate travelled to Carthage last weekend and the results are as follows:
6th Place Humorous Interp Chloe Ketcher
5th Place DUO Interp Kylie Ruiz and Molly Hendrix
4th Place Lincoln Douglas Debate Ashlynn Burgess
1st Place Original Oration Ashlynn Burgess
1st Place Radio Speaking Tesla Eubanks
SOUTHWEST VOLLEYBALL WINS ON PINK OUT!
The Lady Trojans earned their 10th win of the season Thursday over Purdy in its 16th annual Pink Out game. The team is raising money for two Southwest students - Payton Neukam and Haven Holmes - who are battling life-threatening ailments. Purdy won the JV game. Southwest hosts Family Night Monday against Hurley with only a varsity match starting at 5:30 p.m.
Southwest volleyball defeated Exeter in straight sets for their 9th win of the season on cancer awareness night for the Tigers. The LadyTrojans return home for Pink Out 16 Thursday against Purdy.
Crane defeated Southwest in straight sets Monday in a non-conference volleyball game. The Crane JV also won. The Lady Trojans travel to Exeter Tuesday for a road match before returning home Thursday for Pink out 2025. It is our 16th such celebration.