Midfielder and forward Bella Alessi competes with Murray State forward Rebecca Kubin to chase down the ball on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Columbia. Thursday's win continues Missouri's undefeated streak, raising their season record to 5-0.
From left, Luisa Ferreira and Bailee Ulrey attempt to block the ball at a Columbia College volleyball game on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at Southwell Complex in Columbia. Columbia College's season overall is 16-2 and its conference overall is 4-0.
Lincoln guard Kyessence Collins jumps and shoots the ball during a game against the Pittsburgh State Gorillas on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Jason Gym in Jefferson City. The Lincoln Blue Tigers lost to the Gorillas 63-84, making their overall record 3-13.
Columbia College midfielder Jewel Moreland is blocked by Missouri Baptist University defender Brianna Merchant during the AMC Championship Finals Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at Marvin Owens Stadium. Moreland was awarded the Freshman of the Year honors, the sixth player in program history to receive it.
Cy Hallberg, 15, runs forward as fast as he can while pushing a weight during football practice on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Starkville Academy. Hallberg has been playing football since he was in fifth grade, and he’s now entering tenth grade. Despite COVID-19, Hallberg said he’s hopeful that they will have a full season.
The Columbia College women's soccer team celebrates its win against third seed Missouri Baptist University in the AMC Women's Soccer Championship Final Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at Marvin Owens Stadium. The Cougars will find out their NAIA Opening Round location and opponent on Monday, November 18.
Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant hugs a fan prior to being introduced on senior night Saturday, November 23, 2019 on Faurot Field.
Senior Blake Williams lifts weights above his head during football practice on Thursday at Starkville High School. Coaches disinfected the weights between each rotation of players as a precaution for COVID-19.
Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway corrals in a touchdown over Missouri defensive back Christian Holmes as the University of Missouri takes on Tennessee Saturday, November 23, 2019 on Faurot Field. Holmes was called for pass interference on this play as well as three other times throughout the game.
A group of friends plays basketball on Thursday at the Crawford Community Center. The boys came from Crawford, Artesia and Starkville to play on the new court, which finally reopened after it was destroyed in a tornado in February 2019.
Saturday night at the races
Hundreds of people filled the stands for the General Tire Clash at the Mag last weekend, Magnolia Motor Speedway’s biggest event of the year. People came from all over the country for three days of racing. It was a large gathering celebrating life and racing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Magnolia Motor Speedway posted on its website that masks were encouraged but not required, and most people opted not to wear them. But even when the stands aren’t filled to the brim, when it’s not the biggest night of the year, many regulars gather to spend Saturday nights at The Mag. On any event night, families cluster around the track. Some lean on fences, others set up lawn chairs in the stands, others sit atop their RVs or trucks. One thing is for sure: going to the racetrack on Saturday is a whole family affair.
People sit in the crowd and kids play on the grass during the General Tire Clash at the Mag on June 20 at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus. When the next race began, all the kids returned to their seats to watch with their families.
Katie Jane Jones, 5, lies down on a blanket during the General Tire Clash at the Mag on June 20 at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus. This was Katie Jane’s first time at the racetrack, and she said it was kind of boring, but she entertained herself by waving her flag around.
From left, Tammy Nowland, Sierra Knight, 12, Raeleigh Nowland, 12, and Lyam Nowland, 7, cluster outside the pay-out window while Daneen Carroll works on June 6 at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus. Tammy has been running the gate at the track for the last 10 years, and she’s been bringing her daughter Raeleigh since Raeleigh was 2.
Jimmy Owens makes a turn during the General Tire Clash at the Mag on June 20 at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus. Owens won first place in the 100-lap main event of the weekend, claiming $15,000 as his prize.
Confetti scatters on the ground as Jimmy Owens celebrates taking first place in the General Tire Clash at the Mag on June 20 at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus. Owens’ son, Nathan, and the rest of his team joined him in victory lane as he celebrated his eighth overall win of 2020.
