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An Introduction to Student Eligibility - Episode 1 Aug 19, 2024

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What is 'eligibility' when discussing high school activities and how does the Missouri State High School Activities Association determine a students eligibility status? What parameters are used to define an eligible athlete, band member, cheerleader, etc.? Throughout this season we will routinely incorporate episodes from a new series explaining student eligibility and give an in-depth look at the Student Essential By-Laws developed by the MSHSAA member schools to help members navigate determining a students ability to participate in interscholastic sports and activities.

2024 Opening Day Aug 12, 2024

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Tune in to our latest episode of the MSHSAA All-Access Podcast as we celebrate August 12, 2024, the official first allowable practice day for our fall sports. It’s what we like to call the symbolic first day of the activities and athletics school year. Join Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Rukstad as she extends a heartfelt thank you to the coaches, student-athletes, referees and fans who contribute tirelessly to the success of high school athletics. This episode is a tribute to the hard work and dedication that make these events possible. Get ready to kick off the 2024-25 school year with enthusiasm and a deep appreciation for the entire MSHSAA community!

MSHSAA Championship Review: Girls Soccer Aug 08, 2024

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It's time to wrap up the Spring Championship season and talk about the 40th MSHSAA Girls Soccer Championships! This year was full of special stories and some teams were able to celebrate their first ever trip to the final four in spectacular fashion! Listen for all the highlights as we go through each class and how all the teams finished.

MSHSAA Championship Review: Baseball Aug 03, 2024

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It's the final stretch! Buckle up and hang on because there is a lot to unpack in this episode as we highlight one of our last championships of the 2024 Spring Season - the MSHSAA Baseball Championships! Held in the beautiful Ozarks of Missouri the best 24 teams gave all they had in their fight for the 'ship! Find out who won, who made their first trip ever and what we can expect next year all right here!

MSHSAA Championship Review: Boys Volleyball Jul 31, 2024

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After membership voting, Boys Volleyball became a MSHSAA sport, and we are thrilled to celebrated the 1st Annual MSHSAA Boys Volleyball Championship during this episode! Four teams met one one court to determine this years first MSHSAA Champion, how did we get here, what are the plans for the future? There are some exciting things happening in our state, listen as we celebrate this historical event and the student athletes that participated!

MSHSAA Championship Review: Spring Softball Jul 24, 2024

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All but one of the sports and activities offered interscholastically to the students in Missouri have a single defining season. Missouri is unique as it is one of the few states that offer both Fall and Spring seasons in the sport of Softball. Fall Softball is the dominant season in Missouri with four classifications competing for a Championship whereas Spring Softball has only two classes. In this episode we'll dive a little deeper into the Spring Championship, how did the teams perform and give a little more insight into this spectacular event!

MSHSAA Championship Review: Track & Field Jul 17, 2024

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It's a mad dash to the finish!! We only have a few wrap up episodes left from the 2024 spring Championship season and in this episode we will highlight our two weekends of Track & Field Championships. Hang on tight as we fly through all the key moments, review team finishes, and recognize the amazing athletes that had a part in the 2024 championships!!

MSHSAA Championship Review: Boys Tennis Jul 10, 2024

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Missouri has one of the best tennis complexes in the nation and we are lucky to have the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Missouri as the host of the Girls and Boys Tennis Championships! In this episode we will take a swing at highlighting all the action over the two separate competitions starting with all the winners from the Singles & Doubles Championships and then recap our Teams Tennis Championships. We will also review some interesting statistics in regards to returning and new teams! You'll just 'LOVE' this episode!

MSHSAA Championship Review: Boys Golf Championships Jun 26, 2024

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Starting off our spring sports championship wrap up episodes is the 2024 Boys Golf Championships Review! This years golfers saw plenty of challenges and managed to overcome with some spectacular and tight competition. Find out where this years tournaments were held, how did the competitors finish, and what special accolades were made by this group of boys golfers!

MSHSAA Championship Review: Scholar Bowl Championships Jun 19, 2024

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Our last Spring Activity Championship is a true battle of the minds! In this episode we talk with State Tournament Director, Scott Brinker, as we revisit the 2024 MSHSAA Scholar Bowl Championships. This year we welcomed some newcomers to their first ever Championship appearance along with some of our usual contenders. If we learned anything during this event it is that we have some amazingly talented and informed students in Missouri! Listen as we talk about all the winners and recap how each class played out!

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