The regular Missouri boys high school basketball season is closing fast, and separation is finally happening. At this point, records matter but context matters more. Who you’ve beaten. How you’ve won. Who is trending upward versus who is just surviving.
The margin for error is shrinking. Conference races are being decided. District brackets are looming. A couple of these teams are playing to defend expectations. Others are building momentum at exactly the right time. A few are sliding. And a handful are peaking in a way that makes them dangerous in March.
This edition reflects performance, trajectory, quality wins, and overall body of work. Some teams held steady. Some climbed. One made a massive leap. Here’s where things stand heading into the stretch run.
Previous Rank: 1
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Ranked wins over Westminster and Rolla should sharpen this group for a playoff run where anything short of a state title would feel like a disappointment. The expectation isn’t just to win — it’s to dominate.
Previous Rank: 2
Chaminade split its season series with De Smet after a 58-56 win. Senior guard Tricey Collins provided a spark with 14 points in the victory.
Previous Rank: 3
An 83-50 win over Miller Career Academy proved this team can dominate major-city competition. Senior wing Sutton Shook broke the school record by connecting on 10 three-pointers in a single game.
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Previous Rank: 5
A 72-59 win over Webster Groves highlighted this team’s quality. Senior guard and SIUE signee Kain McCaskill scored 21 points. A matchup with second-ranked Chaminade is set for Friday night.
Previous Rank: 4
The undefeated season ended with a road loss to 17-5 Creighton Prep (NE). Games against KC Center and SLUH will close out the regular season.
Previous Rank: 6
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Benton controls its own destiny down the stretch. At 22-1, this group has a legitimate chance to reach 25 regular-season wins. A memorable team that will be talked about for years.
Previous Rank: 9
Kickapoo impressed in a 71-60 win over rival Nixa. Senior guard Reese Kimrey led the way. The Chiefs have strong buy-in and chemistry and are emerging as the favorite to come out of SWMO in Class 6.
Previous Rank: 7
Four games in one week began with a road loss to Cardinal Ritter. Wins over Lift for Life, Whitfield, and Holt closed the week on a strong note. Still, the Rams’ margin for error became noticeably slimmer.
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Previous Rank: 10
A win over SLUH positioned the Golden Griffins to finish second in the MCC. Junior forward Chase Duke scored 27 points, while sophomore guard Omar Long added 17, including five three-pointers.
Previous Rank: 11
A home loss to Chaminade last Friday decided the MCC championship. The Spartans are likely to see them again in districts, setting up a potential rematch of last year’s game of the year.
Previous Rank: 14
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This team continues to improve. The Tigers are playing their best basketball of the season. Wins over Blue Springs South and Lee’s Summit North position them for a 20-win campaign.
Previous Rank: 15
A win over Priory was followed by a competitive loss to nationally ranked Principia. Junior guard Will Powers scored 25 points and recently visited Southern Illinois and Austin Peay.
Previous Rank: 8
A heartbreaking two-point loss to McCluer North was followed by a loss to Vashon. Both games came in tough environments. With Scottie Adkinson leading the way, this team remains competitive, but it was a week that resulted in a drop.
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Previous Rank: 12
A loss to Liberty was followed by a win over Park Hill. This group looks different from last season’s squad, but the ceiling remains high.
Previous Rank: Unranked
Unranked to 14th — and no, that’s not a mistake. The Lions have built serious momentum. A win over MICDS made a statement, and follow-up victories over CBC and Normal Community (IL) prove this surge is legitimate. This is not a team anyone wants to face in the Class 6 playoffs.
Previous Rank: 13
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Jackson hosts Sikeston on Friday night in a major matchup. The Bulldogs handed them their only loss of the season earlier this year.
Previous Rank: 17
Wins over Troy Buchanan and Fort Zumwalt West have this team trending toward 22-23 regular-season wins. The Spartans have now won 13 straight games.
Previous Rank: 18
St. Dominic has not lost since January 16. Six-foot-seven junior forward Nolan Struckmann continues to evolve into a versatile, do-it-all player gaining statewide attention.
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Previous Rank: 19
One of the most complete teams in Kansas City. A dangerous group capable of beating anyone in the area during the postseason.
Previous Rank: 20
A rivalry matchup with Hickman awaits Tuesday night. It’s one of the final tests in what has been a strong season on the south side of Columbia.
Previous Rank: 21
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The Jaguars have done enough to be considered a top Class 6 contender. An upcoming matchup with Staley will help determine next week’s order.
Previous Rank: 16
Rolla closes the season with a challenging stretch against Borgia, Orchard Farm, and Union — all teams with at least 14 wins.
Previous Rank: 22
The Bulldogs sit near the top of Class 5. A matchup with Jackson looms large as the regular season wraps up.
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Previous Rank: 24
Wins over McCluer and Parkway Central keep Marquette inside the Top 25. Senior guard Brody Owen scored 47 points against Parkway Central, setting a new school record.
Previous Rank: Unranked
The Stars picked up key wins over Hazelwood East and Webster Groves this week. Senior Mekhi Williams has elevated his play down the stretch.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 10 drawing
16-21-30-35-65, Mega Ball: 07
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 10 drawing
Midday: 8-7-5
Midday Wild: 9
Evening: 6-8-6
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 10 drawing
Midday: 6-4-9-3
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 1-2-6-7
Evening Wild: 7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 10 drawing
Early Bird: 15
Morning: 04
Matinee: 10
Prime Time: 14
Night Owl: 01
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Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from March 10 drawing
04-07-18-25-29
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
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To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
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For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether the so-called “Missouri First” map is unconstitutional.
The map, passed by Republican lawmakers in September and signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe, stretches the boundaries of the 5th Congressional District, a Democratic stronghold, eastward into heavily Republican regions of the state. It also moves part of the current 5th District into the 4th and 6th districts, currently represented by Republican congressmen Mark Alford and Sam Graves. Incumbent Democrat Emanuel Cleaver is running for reelection in the 5th District.
Opponents of the Missouri First map’s main argument focused on the map being passed by lawmakers without any new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The congressional boundaries tossed out by the Missouri First map were based on the 2020 U.S. Census.
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Attorney Chuck Hatfield represents those challenging the new map passed by Republican lawmakers last fall.
“The whole idea is tethered to the census data. You must do it at the census, and you only do it at the census,” Hatfield told the High Court. “The court’s precedents also support this.”
Solicitor General Louis Capozzi, representing the Missouri Sec. of State’s office, disagreed, saying the Missouri Constitution is silent on mid-decade redistricting.
“Mid-decade redistricting had happened in Missouri in the 1870s, and mid-decade redistricting was common around the country in the first half of the 20th century,” he argued. “Article III, Section 45 of the Missouri Constitution sets out only three requirements for the redistricting of seats in Missouri, ‘The district shall be composed of contiguous territory, as compact, and as nearly equal in population as may be.’ And as long as the General Assembly complies with those three rules, this court said that Missouri courts, ‘shall respect the political determinations of the General Assembly.’”
Meanwhile, roughly a hundred demonstrators held signs across the street from the Missouri Supreme Court building, condemning the Missouri First map and calling for the Missouri Supreme Court to strike it down.
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“Voters should choose our politicians,” said Missouri League of Women Voters Director Kay Park. “The League (of Women Voters) believes redistricting should keep communities of similar culture and race together to strengthen their vote and promote partisan fairness.”
The Missouri Supreme Court will rule on the congressional district map later.
Missouri senior forward Mark Mitchell was recognized Monday with a second-team selection to the All-Southeastern Conference teams.
Mitchell has led the Tigers all season long and tops the team in scoring (17.9 points per game), rebounding (5.2) and assists (3.6). He would be the just the second player in program to lead all the categories in one season, joining Albert White from the 1998-99 season.
Mitchell is also on pace to become the first player in program history to average at least 17 points, five rebounds and three assists since Anthony Peeler in 1992, the year he took home the Big 8 Conference Player of the Year award.
Mitchell was the only Missouri player to be recognized in SEC postseason awards.
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Five players were named to each of the three All-SEC teams.
Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas), Ja’Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee), Thomas Haugh (Florida), Labaron Philon Jr. (Alabama) and Tyler Tanner (Vanderbilt) made the first team.
Acuff was named the conference’s player of the year and freshman of the year.
Joining Mitchell on the second team were Nate Ament (Tennessee), Rueben Chinyelu (Florida), Otega Oweh (Kentucky) and Dailyn Swain (Texas), while Rashaun Agee (Texas A&M), Alex Condon (Florida), Keyshawn Hall (Auburn), Aden Holloway (Alabama) and Josh Hubbard (Mississippi State) were named to the third team.
The All-SEC defensive team consisted of Chinyelu, Somto Cyril (Georgia), Felix Okpara (Tennessee), Billy Richmond III (Arkansas) and Tanner. Chinyelu was selected as the defensive player of the year.
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Appearing on the all-freshman team were Acuff, Amari Allen (Alabama), Ament, Malachi Moreno (Kentucky) and Meleek Thomas (Arkansas).
Swain was selected as the newcomer of the year, while Urban Klavzar of Florida was named the sixth man of the year.
