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Jacob Meikel is the Sports Director at News-Press NOW and has served in the role since 2022. Jacob has been a member of News-Press NOW since November of 2020.

Benton boys headed to state title game

The Benton boys basketball team is headed to the Class 4 state championship game on Saturday following a 61-53 win over Logan-Rogersville in the semifinals. Junior Lincoln Goodwin led the Cardinals with 34 points on 10-18 shooting, including 13-15 from the free throw line. Fellow junior Mach Mayon notched a double-double with 15 points and

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Bulldogs advance to quarterfinals

GOWER, Mo — A third consecutive playoff game on its home floor served East Buchanan boys basketball well on Monday, as the Bulldogs are headed to the Class 3 quarterfinals following a 73-56 win over Lexington in sectionals. Off the heels of a 17-point third quarter comeback last Friday against rival Mid-Buchanan in the Class

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