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Photo/Bakersfield School The Bakersfield Lady Lions team recently held their annual Pink Out Night, an event dedicated to supporting community members affected by cancer, and raised almost $7,000 which was donated to Natasha Crites, a Bakersfield High School family member currently battling cancer. Members of the team are, from left, (front row) Shiloh Bean, Ellie Wells, Lily Williams; (second row) Shaniah Foster, Amberlyn Murray, Nikki Enos; (third row) Coach Rachel Dewey, Kelsey Cotter, Lexi Clarkson, Marlee Maynard, Aubrey Luna, Eden Cotter, Keely Stevens and Coach Suzanne Monatague.
The Bakersfield Lady Lions extended their winning streak to three matches Thursday night with a thrilling four-set victory over the Gainesville Bulldogs, closing out their final home match of the season in front of a packed, pink-clad crowd.
Bakersfield’s offense was on fire from the opening serve...
The Bakersfield Lady Lions Volleyball Team showed determination and heart this week as they faced off against Couch High School in a hard-fought match that ended just short of victory. The Lady Lions battled through four intense sets before falling 24–26 in the final set.
Despite the loss, the Lady...
Photo by Micheal Mahan
Photo, above: Bakersfield High School junior Massey Elizabeth Hayes shot an 88 and placed fifth in the Class 1 District 1 golf tournament held Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Randall Hinkle Municipal Golf Course in Mountain Grove. Her performance advances her on to the Class 1...
The Bakersfield School’s fall carnival was held Saturday, Oct. 4. This year’s crowned royalty includes, (pictured from left) Duke Logan Russell and Duchess Leslie Luna (both eighth graders), King Levi Hollingshad and Queen Paige Crites (both 12th graders) and Prince Kreedence Williams and Princess...
photo by Karla Smith Bakersfield Lions baseball pitcher Eli Cotter takes aim for a fast ball over the plate during the Sept. 4 game in Gainesville.
The Bakersfield Lions baseball teams showed grit, determination and had flashes of big hitting under the direction of coach Brandon Cotter.
The week began at home on Sept. 2 with a 6-2 varsity victory over Summersville. Ty Cotter led the offense with two hits and two RBIs, while Alex Helm, Eli...
Chris Bales
Chris Bales, left, is Bakersfield R-IV School District’s new advanced welding and building trades teacher. “He graduated from Bakersfield, is a parent, former board member and has coached many community league teams,” said Bakersfield Superintendent Dr. Amy Padgett. “We are so excited to begin...
The Bakersfield Lions baseball team recently posted impressive wins in late-season tournament play as they gear up for the class 2 district 10 tournament set for May 15–22 in Gainesville.
Competing in the Southern Invitational on April 25–26, the Lions opened with a dominant 11-1 win over Alton,...
The Bakersfield Lady Lions softball team is finding its stride just in time for the postseason.
After a tough three-game stretch that included close losses to Willow Springs (5-4) and a high-scoring battle at Fordland (32-16), the Lady Lions bounced back in dramatic fashion with a 13-12 win over...
The Bakersfield ball teams are spending a lot of time on the road. All games are away games after their ballfields were destroyed by tornado on March 14 and further damaged by weekend flooding.
The Bakersfield Lions baseball team’s record now stands at 3-2 after an April 1 loss to ICC in...
Joseph Vaughan
Joseph Vaughan, Austin Lamb and Stanton Cory Lamb won the three open seats in the Bakersfield School District's school board election during the April 8 General Municipal Election.
Vaughan and Austin Lamb won the two open 3-year term seats on the board. The unofficial results from the Ozark...