Exeter

Senior-led Lady Tigers putting in work

April 1, 2025

After falling to Purdy by a single run, 10-9, in last year’s district semifinals, the senior-heavy Exeter softball team is hoping to make a push for postseason success this go around.After falling to Purdy by a single run, 10-9, in last year’s district semifinals, the senior-heavy Exeter softball team is hoping to make a push for postseason success this go around.

Lady Tigers satisfied with title shot season

March 26, 2025

In stark contrast to the last few years, the Exeter girls basketball program has a standout 2024-2025 season.

Hard season on the hardwood

March 19, 2025

The Exeter boys basketball team endured a difficult season on the hardwood, and the Tigers are hoping young players who found their roles will grow into them in coming campaigns.

Lady Tigers thankful for title opportunity

March 5, 2025

At the end of the 2022-2023 season, the prospect of the Exeter girls basketball team playing for a district championship was not on many’s minds — yet, 45 games removed from snapping a 60-game losing streak, that’s just what the Lady Tigers did on Saturday.

Exeter’s Stephens qualifies for Joplin Globe Spelling Bee

February 19, 2025

On Jan. 31, students at Exeter elementary competed in the qualifier for the Joplin Globe Spelling Bee. Allie Stephens, a fifth-grade student, was the winner and is now qualified to compete in the annual Joplin Globe Spelling Bee on March 14.

Exeter homecoming royalty crowned

February 19, 2025

Exeter High School celebrated Homecoming on Jan. 31 with the theme “Hollywood Homecoming.”

February 19, 2025

An Exeter man is facing two felony charges in Polk County after allegedly attempting to meet with a fictitious underage person to engage in sexual acts.

Lady Tigers lock down district No. 2 seed

February 19, 2025

The last district championship for the Exeter girls basketball team came in 2011, and 14 years later — only two season removed from a three-year stretch with a single win — a shot at the Class 1, District 3 title is well within reach.

February 12, 2025

The Cassville boys wrestling team competed in a triad with Bolivar and Logan-Rogersville on Thursday, the final regular- season action before the Class 2, District 3 Tournament Feb. 21-22.

7 Exeter students make honor bands

February 4, 2025

Seven Exeter students were selected recently to perform in Southwest Missouri District Honor Band. Biaktha Hnem was selected via audition as second-chair flute in the high school honor band, while Taylor Mattingly was selected as third-chair trumpet in the high school conference band.