MSHSAA News

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) held its regularly scheduled board meeting on April 4-5 in the Compass Rose Ballroom at the Margaritaville Lake Resort.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) held its regularly scheduled board meeting on Friday, March 14 at Mizzou Arena.

Davine Davis, a lifelong advocate for music education and student activities, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) is proud to announce that longtime Hermann High School volleyball coach Linda Lampkin has been selected for induction into the National High School Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class.

In a continued effort to promote fairness and equitable opportunities for all student-athletes, Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Rukstad has granted a temporary exception to By-Law 13.3.2 for girls soccer.

Tim Gilbert, a longtime supporter and dedicated volunteer of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), is the latest recipient of the prestigious Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award. He received his award at the 2025 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena. This recognition is a testament to his unwavering commitment to the success of high school athletics, particula

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Alex Huck as Assistant Executive Director, as well as the promotion of Stephanie Turner from Coordinator of Sports and Activities to Assistant Executive Director.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) held its regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, via Zoom due to the winter weather across the state.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) honored Vicki Reimler with the prestigious Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award at the Rock Bridge boys basketball game on Feb. 11.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) is excited to announce Dennis Cornish has been named a recipient of the prestigious Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award. This honor highlights Cornish’s decades of commitment to education, athletics and the overall development of students across Missouri.

MSHSAA held its regularly scheduled board meeting on Jan. 15 at the MSHSAA office, covering a range of important topics.

MSHSAA is proud to announce that seven Missouri coaches have been recognized as 2023-24 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches of the Year. These outstanding educators have been honored for their contributions to high school athletics both at the Section 5 level and nationally.

MSHSAA would like to announce the upcoming retirements of two dedicated leaders who have made significant contributions to the association and to Missouri's member schools. Senior Associate Executive Director Stacy Schroeder and Assistant Executive Director Marty Marsh will both retire in the summer of 2025 after long and impactful careers.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) held its regularly scheduled board meeting on Dec. 4 at the MSHSAA office, covering a range of important topics.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) is excited to name the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department as a recipient of the prestigious Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes the department's outstanding commitment to providing high-quality facilities and services that promote youth sports and physical activity across Missouri. The honor was officially

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) honored Jim Powers with the prestigious Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award during the 2024 Boys Soccer Championships.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) is proud to present Anthony Gardner with the Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award at the 2024 Boys Soccer Championships, recognizing his outstanding contributions to high school athletics in Missouri.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has announced that the 2024 Boys Soccer Championships, initially set to be played at World Wide Technology Soccer Park, will now be hosted at Hunter Stadium at Lindenwood University in St. Charles.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) presented Rich Walden, a longtime sports official and mentor, with the prestigious Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award on. This honor recognizes his extraordinary dedication and contributions to high school athletics in Missouri.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) presented Harvey Richards with the Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award at the 2024 MSHSAA Softball Championships on Nov. 1, 2024. This honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to high school sports and activities across Missouri.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) is excited to announce its 2023-24 NFHS/MSHSAA State Coach of the Year award winners.

MSHSAA is accepting proposals from venues to host the State Baseball Championships from 2026-2027 through 2030-2031. Proposals can be for individual or multiple years. The championships are currently held at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex.

The MSHSAA Board met on Sept. 18-19, welcoming three new board members. The board awarded Springfield's Killian Sports Complex as the host for the MSHSAA State Softball Championships through 2030-31 and Cape Girardeau’s Show-Me Center for Boys Volleyball through 2027-28.

MSHSAA announced a multi-year partnership with Wanamaker Corporation, making the MSHSAA Golf app powered by iWanamaker the official platform for event management, live scoring and rankings. The app will be used for all MSHSAA regular and postseason golf tournaments, starting with girls in 2024 and boys in 2025.