This week in the Ozarks, things are shifting, starting with major high school conference realignment that’s going to change the landscape for teams like Central and Parkview. It sets up tighter competition and a whole new look heading into next season. Track and field is heating up too, and the SBU Relays gave us a glimpse of what’s coming at state, with names like Gage Hale and Wyatt Claybaugh standing out as ones to watch.

On the pitch, Glendale and Nixa delivered a true rivalry match, the kind of game that feels like a preview of something bigger down the line. We also break down midseason baseball rankings, where pitching strategy is starting to look more like a chess match as districts approach. And keep an eye on Republic’s Keiran Govan, now committed to Mizzou and expected to make an impact at the next level, before wrapping with Chris Parker’s must-see events of the week.

This week in the Ozarks, things are shifting, starting with major high school conference realignment that&rsquo;s going to change the landscape for teams like Central and Parkview. It sets up tighter competition and a whole new look heading into next season. Track and field is heating up too, and the SBU Relays gave us a glimpse of what&rsquo;s coming at state, with names like&nbsp;Gage Hale and Wyatt Claybaugh standing out as ones to watch.
On the pitch, Glendale and Nixa delivered a true rivalry match, the kind of game that feels like a preview of something bigger down the line. We also break down midseason baseball rankings, where pitching strategy is starting to look more like a chess match as districts approach. And keep an eye on Republic&rsquo;s Keiran Govan, now committed to Mizzou and expected to make an impact at the next level, before wrapping with Chris Parker&rsquo;s must-see events of the week.

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Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.