Local Sports Stars Shine in Week 8

The fall sports season is heating up in southwest Missouri, and athletes are stepping up their game. With only a few weeks left, every performance counts. Fans recently voted Forsyth's TaMarkus Holmes as the top athlete for Week 7, with a majority of the votes. But Week 8 brought even more standout performances.

Football

• Jax Adams from Nixa had a strong game with 92 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
• Jayden McCaster was unstoppable, rushing for 235 yards and three touchdowns.
• K’Viyon Conway from Forsyth had an exceptional game with 216 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
• Quarterback Chris Halbrook also shone, throwing for 221 yards and three touchdowns.

Volleyball

• Millie Bauer from Logan-Rogersville had a stellar performance with 28 kills.
• Reese Finley helped Republic volleyball come back and win with 26 assists.

Softball

• Miah Johnson from Nixa set a new single-season home run record with her 24th home run of the season.

Swimming

• Carson Butler from Glendale won two individual events and set new records in both.

Football (Continued)

• Preston McCracken from Republic had a big game with 261 total yards and three touchdowns.
• Traevian McCadney from Joplin led his team with 101 yards and three touchdowns.

Fans can still vote for their favorite athletes. If you want to see your favorite athlete featured, share their stats. The voting ends at 9 a.m. Friday. With so many talented athletes, it's hard to pick just one. But one thing is clear: the fall sports season in southwest Missouri is full of exciting moments.