Gainesville
The Gainesville Bulldogs varsity basketball team picked up a solid home win over Willow Springs before suffering a tough road loss to Mountain Grove last week.
“While we did a good job controlling tempo, playing defense, and rebounding against Willow, the game against Mountain Grove was almost...

Photo/Karla Smith The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs took second place the Cabool Invitational Tournament held last week. Members of the team are, from left, (front row) Regan Blackburn, Macy Hambelton, Emma Donley; (back row) Addi Garrison, Lola Wade, Sadie Walker, Baylor Hewett, Addie Alms, Twyla Parkison, Mylie Frye and Cami Strain. Sadie Walker and Addie Alms were named to the all-tournament team for their outstanding performances during the tournament.
The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs brought home a second-place finish at the Cabool Tournament last week after a strong three-game run highlighted by tough defense and a milestone performance from junior Addie Alms.
Gainesville, the tournament’s top seed, opened play Monday, Jan. 19, against eighth-...

Photo by Karla Smith Gainesville junior Addie Alms takes aim in the final moments of Monday night’s battle with the Dora Lady Falcons. With six seconds left, Alms’ clutch free throws gave the Lady Bulldogs a 48-47 win. Alms led the Bulldogs’ scoring with 22 points. GHS freshman point guard Macy Hambelton, pictured in the background, was also in double digits, racking up 16 points for GHS.
The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs fought hard for the last two wins they’ve added to their schedule. Wins over Couch and Dora bring their season record to 11-3.
Saturday, Jan. 10, the Lady Bulldogs traveled to Mountain View for the Liberty Legends Shootout where they beat Couch.
“It was a defensive...
The Gainesville Bulldogs battled through a busy week of basketball, dropping a home contest before rebounding with a pair of convincing victories to move their record to 7-6.
“We had a busy stretch to end 2025 and started off 2026 with a busy week,” said Coach Morris Jenkins. “Our teams are...
The Gainesville Bulldogs started this week off with a 92-50 victory over Bradleyville Monday night, a welcome win after varsity losses to Chadwick and Bakersfield last week. GHS Coach Morris Jenkins said that while the outcomes from the games last week weren’t what they had hoped, he’s confident in...
The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs hit the road Tuesday, Dec. 2, and returned home with a convincing 64–41 victory over the Cabool Lady Bulldogs, using balanced scoring and strong defensive pressure in the second half to seal the win. The victory brings their season record to 2-1.
“We struggled to get...
Despite a strong surge in the second quarter and a brief lead in the third, the Gainesville Lady Bulldogs couldn’t hold off Mountain Grove on the road Thursday, Nov. 25, falling 75–58 to the Lady Panthers.
Mountain Grove opened the night with a fast-paced first quarter, taking a 25–15 lead....
The Gainesville Bulldogs opened their basketball season with a dominant 84–18 home victory over Cabool on Tuesday, Nov. 25, showcasing a balanced offense, aggressive defense and productive minutes from every class on the roster.
Senior Dawson Hewett powered the Bulldogs with a game-high 30 points...
The Gainesville Lady Bulldogs opened their 2025 basketball campaign in dominant fashion Friday night, Nov. 21, powering past the Koshkonong Lady Jays 76–50 on the road. Gainesville set the tone early, surging to a 44–18 halftime lead and never looking back.
This season marks the debut of new head...

Gainesville’s Care to Learn coordinator Brenda Frye, left, and school social worker Misty Cullipher help with many of the efforts inside Gainesville’s new Community Resource Center including providing students in need with the free clothing and shoes shown here. Gainesville School staff members Nicole Wallace and Allisa West are also Gainesville Care to Learn liaisons.
Tucked away on the Gainesville School campus, a humble building hums with the energy of open hearts and open arms, a blessing both to the students who rely on its services and to the devoted staff who feel fortunate to provide them.
Each day, the sound of morning showers blends with the constant...





