Here are the final Ozark 7 Conference standings. The boys finish 3rd behind the only two teams who beat them in conference. Huge improvement after finishing 6th last season and last two seasons ago! The girls finish in a three-way tie for 3rd place with Golden City and Verona. The girls had some impressive wins in a tough conference this year. Good luck to both boys and girls in districts beginning this weekend! Go Bulldogs!
Wheaton Elementary Read Across America Spirit Week
The boys finish the regular season 12-12 with a win on Senior Night against Sheldon! They will play Diamond in the first round of districts this Saturday in Webb City at 2:30. Go Bulldogs!
Girls drop the final game at home to Sheldon at the buzzer. They will begin district play against Jasper on Monday at 8:30pm. Go Bulldogs!
STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Ty Hudson and Nene Nunez
Over the last two weeks, Nene (senior) has really picked up the pace for the Lady Bulldogs. She has provided an inside and outside game as she hit a couple of threes the other night against Golden City. Ty (junior) has given the Bulldogs quality minutes on the floor. He had 9 points and 7 rebounds last week along with 2 steals and went 1 for 2 behind the 3 point arc. Congratulations to Ty and Nene!
WHITE OUT THEME for Thursday's SENIOR NIGHT games! * Varsity Girls at 5:30 *Senior Recognition at 7:00 * Varsity Boys at 7:15
5th/6th grade basketball players will be bringing home order forms for t-shirts. Attached is the design. The cost for the shirts are $10 and forms are due on February 29th. Please pay BEFORE the shirt is ordered! If you are interested in ordering a shirt, please contact Coach J or a 5th/6th grade player. Go Bulldogs!
The boys defend the home court tonight to defeat a hot-shooting Exeter team and finish conference play 4-2! The Bulldogs will wrap up regular season play at home on Senior Night this Thursday vs. Sheldon. Go Bulldogs!
Girls win the last conference game of the year at home! The girls will end the regular season before districts at home on Senior Night this coming Thursday!
Thursday night is Senior Night as the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs host Sheldon! Order of events will be:
-5:30 Varsity girls
-7:00 Senior Recognition
-7:15 Varsity Boys
Come out and support Ricky, Nene, and Zoie as they play their final home basketball game! Go Bulldogs!
HUNTING THEME for Tuesday night's game. We're on the "Hunt" for a win at home against the Exeter Tigers Boys & girls games, beginning at 5:30. Let's go Bulldogs!
Final week of the boys and girls basketball regular season before districts begin, and both games are HOME: Tuesday vs. Exeter and Thursday vs. Sheldon. Senior Night will be Thursday night, so come out and support Ricky, Nene, and Zoie! Go Bulldogs!
Girls Basketball Class 2 District 12 Seeding:
1. College Heights (21-2)
2. Golden City (16-7)
3. Jasper (15-8)
4. Verona (9-10)
5. Southwest (7-15)
6. Wheaton (8-14)
7. Purdy (4-19)
8. Thomas Jefferson (5-14)
9. Diamond (1-21)
The Lady Bulldogs will play in the first round against #3 Jasper on Monday, February 24th at 8:30. All district games will be hosted at "The Dome" at Webb City High School, the same location as last year's districts. If the Lady Bulldogs advance, they will play the winner of #2 Golden City and #7 Purdy on Wednesday, February 26th at 5:30. Go Bulldogs!
Boys Basketball Class 2 District 12 Seeding:
1. Thomas Jefferson (15-8)
2. College Heights (15-8)
3. Purdy (11-11)
4. Diamond (10-13)
5. Wheaton (10-12)
6. Southwest (7-17)
7. Verona (4-17)
8. Jasper (6-16)
The Bulldogs will play in the first round against #4 Diamond on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:30. All district games will be hosted at "The Dome" at Webb City High School, the same location as last year's districts. If the Bulldogs advance, they will play the winner of #1 Thomas Jefferson and #8 Jasper on Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00. Go Bulldogs!
The boys drop one at home against the ninth ranked team in Class 1. The game went back and forth early before the Eagles secured a lead late in the game. The boys will be at it again on Tuesday vs. Exeter beginning at 5:30. Go Bulldogs!
Girls win at home vs. Golden City in a thriller in overtime! The girls played tough the entire game. We will play again at home on Tuesday vs. Exeter for a 5:30 start!
REMINDER: Classes will not be in session for Winter Break (Friday or Monday). It’s a good time do some cleaning to keep the cold & flu bugs away, then get cozy & warm for a bit of rest. Classes will resume Tuesday the 18th.
Congratulations to Giovanna Hinojosa and Pa Vang for receiving Cross Country Academic All-State honors!
This week we are recognizing the time and commitment of our School Board Members, both past and present. We will be highlighting building additions and renovations that have been made possible by our local School Board. We would like to invite all former School Board Members to our next meeting on Tuesday, February 18th at 6pm in the Career Center.
JV boys come up short in the 3rd place game at the Jasper Tournament, 43-39 vs. Golden City. The boys will get another shot at Golden City this Friday night at home for a 5:30 start! Come out and support your Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs!