Which ex-high school standouts featured in Southwest Missouri will compete on Sunday, March 8?

Mar 7, 2026

ByC. L. Colbert

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Sunday, March 8 will see these former Southwest Missouri area high school stars in competition.

Kanten Smith

Washington Bears

Catcher

Freshman

6′2″ 180

Neosho High School

Hometown: Neosho

Next Game: vs. Illinois Wesleyan Titans, Sunday, March 8, 12 p.m.

Marcus Young

Missouri State Lions

Left handed pitcher

Sophomore

6′1″ 170

Monett High School

Hometown: Monett

Next Game: vs. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats, Sunday, March 8, 1 p.m.

Murray Bessette, Principal deputy assistant secretary (and acting assistant secretary) in the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development at the U.S. Department of Education

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