June 28, 2026
The El Dorado Springs boys basketball team played an exciting Courtwarming game but came up a little short losing to Knob Noster 57-55 on Friday night. Coach Joel Braden reports the Bulldogs held a 18-17 first quarter lead but then had a scoring drought in the second. Knob Noster outscored El Dorado 16-6 in the
ELDO CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL UNDERWAY – El Dorado Christian varsity Buffalo’s kicked off their season at home on Nov. 21 against South Park Christian Academy. ECHS won 56-54. Seth McKinney was named, “Player of the Game.” The Buffalo’s traveled to Christian Learning Center in Ft. Scott, KS, on Tuesday night, Nov. 22. Coach Cole’s boys came
ECS JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM – The junior high boy’s basketball team at El Dorado Christian School has been working hard and playing harder. Their ball season continues at home on Friday night, Dec. 16, against Plaza Heights Christian Academy beginning at 5 p.m. Pictured are (front row) Aiden Walker, Noah Bland, Rylee Bowman, Brenton
TERRIFIC TEN CHEER BUFFALOS – Let’s Go Buffalos, LET’S GO! The “Terrific Ten” are full of energy and have cheered for their Buffalos at every home game this season. The crowd enjoys their sweet smiles and the players appreciate the encouragement. The Jr. Buffalos 2016-17 Cheer Squad Sponsor is Mrs. Angie Batson; Cheer Coach
DAYTON AUSTIN – Sr: 1st Team All-District RB, Honorable Mention All-SWMFCA Athlete, Honorable Mention All-SWMFCA LB. KEILAN JAQUES – Soph: 2nd Team All-District DL, Honorable Mention All-SWMFCA DL. SHELBY MCKINNEY – Soph: 2nd Team All-District TE. RILEY BOYD – Sr: 2nd Team All-District DB, 2nd Team All-SWMFCA DB. TRENTON HARDIE – Jr: Honorable Mention All-SWMFCA
On Saturday, Bulldog Wrestling Coach Justin Stratton took his wrestlers to the Lone Jack Invitational and they brought home the first place trophy. The Bulldog wrestlers defeated 12 teams en route to winning the Lone Jack Invitational. Each Bulldog wrestler had at least one win during the tournament with 7 out of 10 wrestlers winning
TEAM SWAT COMPETES – On Saturday, Dec. 2, two students from Van Dyk’s Karate representing the SWAT Karate Competition Team traveled to Grain Valley to compete in the annual Winter Kick Out Karate Tournament. This tournament is a ProAm Circuit event and sanctioned by the North American Sport Karate Association – Mid-West Region. As with
Coach Kevin Redbuyrn report: Just letting you know this year we are 23 archers strong from grades 5 and 6. We will also attend a competition (our first learning experience for us all) in Clinton on Saturday. Just letting you know what’s going on here in Schell City. Thanks.
GOATLEY SIGNS WITH SBU – Tyler Goatley signed to run at Southwest Baptist University in a ceremony held Thursday, Nov. 17, in the El Dorado Springs High School Library. Present with Tyler were his mother, Dee, his father and coach, Brian, and his brother and sister, Connor and Audrey.
