Football coaching

Nixa native to coach Kickapoo football
Marshfield football coach Nate Thomas has been tapped to lead Kickapoo High School on the gridiron.

Goforth retires from coaching
Waynesboro assistant coach, and former Stuarts Draft head coach, said his retirement is for good this time.

No. 6 DeWitt holds off East Lansing in district opener, 21-7
It’s been three years since the DeWitt Panthers encored a commanding regular-season performance with a noteworthy postseason appearance.

Aquinas football coach Chris Battaglia steps down after win
Leaving the role as Lil' Irish coach seems odd for 33-year veteran.

Beyond Missouri State: Bob Vanatta's influence on Springfield sports
Bob Vanatta is remembered for coaching the Missouri State men’s basketball team to back-to-back national championships.