June 27, 2026
Santa Fe Times Sports
Students recognized for dedication at banquet
Additional awards continue to mount up for the Chiefs, and Lady Chiefs, here are some student/athlete recognitions that were announced during the Winter Sports Banquet held on Thursday, March 12: 3.5 Cumulative GPA Award Boys: Joel Long, Ethan Finkeldei, Will Leabo, Sam Hyde, Harrison Meyer, Brayden Livingston.
Meyer is state champion free thrower
Over the past several weeks, area youth have been competing in a free throw competition which began in Higginsville.
Carrollton’s youth wrestling team
This past weekend, members of Carrollton’s youth wrestling team travelled to Springfield to participate in the state wrestling championship held March 13-15. London Houk, 8u 55, placed 5th; Braelynn Chavez, 10u 65, placed 6th; Lillian Brotherton, 14u 110, placed 6th; Bentli Rushmore, 14u 105, placed 6th; Mylah Renzelman, 8u 60, State Runner up; Ainsley Renzelman, 10u 55, State Runner Up; Abigail Montgomery, 12u 120, State Runner Up; Audrey Jones, 8u 75, placed 4th; Brayden Steadham, 12u 115, placed 5th; Kiptyn Wilson, 10u 90, placed 4th. Front row, from left: Kye Chavez, London Houk, Ainsley Renzelman, Mylah Renzelman, Audrey Jones. Second row: Marshall Bowlen, Braelynn Chavez, Kiptyn Wilson, Heynlea Bultmann, Tayona Floyd. Back: Abigail Montgomery, Conner Vaughn, Bentley Feagan, Xavier Renzelman, Brayden Steadham, Lillian Brotherton, Bentli Rushmore. Not pictured: Merrah England, Naveah Williams. (Submitted photo)
2026 SF Track & Field Schedule
Friday, March 20 v. Kingsville 4:30 p.m.
Negro League baseball: They changed the game!
Negro League Baseball was different. Bunt to first, steal second, sacrifice to third, then — you bet — steal home. It was exciting and fast paced that put the pressure on the defense.
2026 SF Baseball Schedule
Friday, March 20 v. Kingsville 4:30 p.m.
2026 SF Softball Schedule
Friday, March 20 v. Kingsville 4:30 p.m.
Santa Fe girls eliminated in Districts
It was time for district competition last week, and the Santa Fe Lady Chiefs traveled south down Highway 23 to take on the extremely familiar host school Concordia, in Class 2 District 14 play last Wednesday night. Santa Fe had won three straight over the Lady Orioles, but everyone knew this would be a tough ball game.
Learn about fish cleaning with MDC virtual series
The public is invited to learn about or brush up on their fish cleaning skills with a virtual series in March.
MDC hunting booklets now available
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has new booklets for hunters, trappers, anglers, and others on spring turkey hunting, hunting and trapping, and fishing. The free booklets are available at MDC regional offices, MDC nature centers, and other places where permits are sold. The handy booklets have information on related permits, seasons, species, regulations, limits, conservation areas, sunrise and sunset tables, and more.