Sports

1st ever annual baseball tournament at the new little league field just west of town called “The RockLot”, had their first tournament Saturday June 18th. El Do Elite 9U took home first place! These 8 & 9 year old local boys played their hearts out, taking on Nevada, Stockton and Bolivar. Pictured from left to

Basketball award were presented to five varsity players by ECS Assistant Coach, Mr. Jason Conduff. Coach Conduff stated that, “I believe in hard work and no whining; these boys taught me; PROVED to me; they are 100% dedicated to the game. Whatever I asked for, they listened; did it and did it the right way!”

Mrs. LeeMasters she stated that, “…the ECS track teams worked hard all season…they won MoKan Conference, MSCAA State, and competed against 1,200 kids, nationwide at Nationals in Bolivar, Missouri…bringing home medals and placing in the top 8…Coach Ash and I are extremely proud of each one…” Pictured; l-r: Breann Reasoner-Buffalo Award; Cannon Ash-Buffalo Award; Brenton

First, I want to say thank you to all the parents for the meal. There’s so much I could say about this year but I’ll keep it short and sweet. This was by far my most favorite year for many reasons. This group of girls always kept us coaches on our toes, they worked so

Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver will host the 2022 Tyreek Hill Youth Football Camp in Joplin at Joplin High School on Friday, June 10. The camp will run from 3-7 p.m. Over the course of the camp day Tyreek Hill and camp coaches will provide campers with valuable football knowledge and hands-on instruction in

The El Dorado Christian School Track team traveled to Bolivar, Missouri, to the two-day track finals on Wednesday and Thursday, May 11 & 12, to compete in the 2022 Homeschool Nationals hosted by Southwest Baptist University. The ECS Buffalos worked extremely hard, bringing home medals, setting new PR’s and placing in several events in the

El Dorado Christian Buffalos competed at the 2022 MCSAA State Track Finals on Friday and Saturday, May 6 & 7, in Joplin, Missouri at Junge Stadium. The Buffalos worked extremely hard earning points and positions in the top eight; results: l-r: front row: Joseph Dodson; 5th in 4 x 100m relay, 6th in javelin; Brenton

El Dorado Christian School varsity track teams traveled to Junge Stadium in Joplin, Missouri, to compete at the 2022 MCSAA State Track Finals on May 6th and 7th. There were a total of 14 teams; seven in Division 1 and seven in Division 2. The Lady Buffalos won 2nd in state, Division II with a

Pictured from left: ECS Athletic Director and track coach, Mrs. Becky LeeMasters, Isaac Hubbard, Camren Reasoner, Brenton LeeMasters, Cannon Ash and Jude Wyant. Results: 12 & U: Isaac Hubbard placed 3rd with his team in the 4 x 100m. 18 & U: Brenton LeeMasters, Cannon Ash, Jude Wyant, 7th in 4 x 200m; Brenton LeeMasters,

pictured from left: ECS Track Coach, Mrs. Jill Ash; John Pietersen, Joey Dodson and Ethan Dodson. Boys results: 12 & U: Ethan Dodson, 3rd in shot put; Jacob Tapp, 3rd in triple jump, 4th in long jump, 6th in 1600m.12 & U: Jacob Tapp, & Ethan Dodson, 3rd in 4 x 100m with their team.