Which Missouri high school athlete had the best week?
Each week, SBLive scours the state for the top winter sports performers, from wrestling to basketball to hockey during the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 1.
Congrats to Ramello Smith from Raytown,who won last week’s SB Live Athlete of the week poll. He garnered 53.3% of the votes. He gave the Blue Jays a 64-63 win over Lee’s Summit on Wednesday in the Summit Grill Shootout by hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Scroll down, read up on the nominees and cast your vote for your winner. Voting closes Sunday, Feb. 9 at 11:59 p.m. Central time.
Advertisement
If you would like to make a nomination in a future weeks, email swanson@scorebooklive.com.
The Goldbugs’ senior guard had 37 points against Collegiate School of Med-Bio Science, 20 against Metro and then 31 against Dupo, Ill., in three games last week.
JennaBuzzanga, Knob Noster girls basketball
The forward had 15 points in a game against Concordia on Jan. 29 and led the Lady Panthers with 22 points in a 65-49 win against Leeton on Jan. 27.
Advertisement
Lily Carr, Spokane girls basketball
In a 64-57 win against Pleasant Hope, the sophomore tallied a school-record 48 points.
Nevaeh Coffey, Incarnate Word girls basketball
The Indiana pledge scored a game-high 20 points to led the Red Knights to a 60-48 against Alton, Ill. That gave her 1,000 points in her career.
Jade Daniel, North Shelby boys basketball
Advertisement
The 6-foot-2 senior helped the Raiders to a 77-50 win against Meadville on Friday and surpassed the 1,000-point mark in his career.
Kole Deck, Jackson boys basketball
The 6-foot-6 senior tallied 21 points against Ladue Horton Watkins on Jan. 31 and had 23 in a win against Cape Girardeau Notre Dame on Jan. 28.
Aaron Dillingham, Carl Junction boys wrestling
The Bulldogs claimed the first-ever Ozark Mountain Conference team championship and the sophomore was the first-ever Most Oustanding Wrestler. He outscored his foes 28-7 to win the 150-pound title on Saturday.
Advertisement
Dominic Eakins, DeSoto boys wrestling
The sophomore improved to 31-5 with a 3-0 mark at the 47th DeSoto Bob Georger Classic on Saturday, winning the 144-pound bracket.
Roslyn Fiorino, West Plains girls swimming
The junior won the 100-yard backstroke, took second in the 100-yard freestyle and was part of a winning 200-yard medley relay team at the Ozark Mountain Conference championships.
Chaney Gray, Pleasant Hill girls basketball
Advertisement
During a 54-40 win against Adrian on Jan. 28, the senior scored her 1,000th career point for the Chicks.
Devin Harrison, Liberty boys wrestling
The North Dakota commit won by a tech fall in the 132-pound finals of the George Hoover Invitational on Saturday. He was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler.
Eli Herbert, Grain Valley boys basketball
The Liberty University pledge had a school-record 44 points in a 64-58 win over Fort Osage on Jan. 28 at the Grain Valley Invitational. He followed that up with 23 points in a win against Kansas City East Christian.
Advertisement
Kaylee James, Carthage girls wrestling
The freshman improved to 31-1 on the year with a 3-0 run at the Central Ozark Conference championship on Jan. 31. She won the 130-pound title for the Lady Tigers.
Reyd Johnson, Leeton boys basketball
In the fifth-place game of the F&C Bank Cougar Classic, the senior tallied 47 points in the Bulldogs’ 64-59 win against Kansas City Lutheran.
Alyxandrea Keifert, Marshfield girls wrestling
Advertisement
The senior took home first place in the 130-pound bracket with a win by pin in the Ozark Mountain Conference Tournament on Friday.
Brendan Matt, North Platte boys basketball
The junior tallied 28 points to help the Panthers beat Mound City in the first round of the North Platte Invitational on Jan. 28.
Callie McWilliams, South Shelby girls basketball
In a 64-57 win in overtime, Williams had a game-high 22 points and surpassed the 1,000-point mark for the Lady Cardinals.
Advertisement
Missy Mizell, Lebanon girls swimming
At the Springfield Invitational on Saturday, the junior won the 50-yard freestyle with a new meet record (24.08), won the 100-yard backstroke with a school-record time of 58.85. She was also part of the 200-yard medley relay that also broke a school record.
Mya Pflasterer, Elsberry girls basketball
The William Woods signee scored 25 points in a 54-50 win against Louisiana on Jan. 29 in the Bowling Green Tournament. She surpassed the 1,000-point mark in that game as well.
Jalea Price, Maryville girls basketball
Advertisement
A day after signing with North Central Missouri College, the senior scored her 1,000th point for the Spoofhounds on Thursday.
Avery Rausch, Lee’s Summit girls basketball
The Truman State pledge had a career-high 30 points against Bishop Miege on Feb. 1. She had 27 points in a win against Blue Springs on Jan. 30.
Tristan Reed, John Burroughs boys basketball
He hit 11 of 14 shots and tallied 24 points in a 72-53 win over Whitfield on Tuesday, surpassing 1,000 points in his career. He followed up with 26 versus Westminster Christian Academy.
Advertisement
CJ Schmitten, Plattsburg boys wrestling
The freshman won the 106-pound bracket at the KCI Conference Tournament on Jan. 28, getting a pair of major decisions.
Carter Shipers, Chillicothe boys wrestling
He posted a 3-0 mark at the Macon Quad and secured his 150th career win during the event on Jan. 30 against Macon, North Callaway and Palmyra.
Ramello Smith, Raytown boys basketball
Advertisement
The senior scored his 1,000th career point by dropping 28 in an 80-64 win against Kansas City Ruskin on Jan. 28.
Peyton Wiseman, Springfield Catholic girls basketball
The senior, a Louisiana Tech soccer signee, scored her 1,000th point on Jan. 28. She followed that with 23 points in a win against Conway on Jan. 30.
Editor’s Note: Our Athlete of the Week feature and corresponding poll are intended to be fun, and we do not set limits on how many times a fan can vote during the competition. However, we do not allow votes that are generated by script, macro or other automated means. Athletes who receive votes generated by script, macro or other automated means will be disqualified.
Two people were seriously injured in a crash Wednesday morning in Cole County on Route B, south of Spring Ridge Road, near St. Thomas, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Around 11:50 a.m., a 2020 Honda CRV SUV driven by a 67-year-old woman from Meta attempted to turn southbound onto Route B and traveled into the path of 2018 Freightliner Cascadia semitruck driven by a 71-year-old-man, according to the crash report.
The driver of the Honda and the passenger, a 66-year-old-man from Meta, were not wearing seat belts and were airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia, according to the crash report. Both sustained serious injuries, according to the report.
Advertisement
The driver of the semitruck was not injured, according to the crash report.
As summer recreation ramps up across Missouri, safety officials are reminding residents that water safety begins long before anyone steps into a lake or river. Understanding the risks of water activities, knowing personal limits, and making responsible choices are the foundation of preventing tragedies on the water.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety agencies emphasize that natural waterways can present hidden hazards, including strong currents, sudden drop‑offs, and floating debris. Swimmers are urged to stay aware of their surroundings, use life jackets when appropriate, and avoid swimming alone.
Advertisement
Officials say simple precautions—such as recognizing fatigue, monitoring weather conditions, and watching out for others in your group—can make the difference between a fun day on the water and a dangerous situation. As families head outdoors, authorities encourage everyone to treat water safety as a shared responsibility.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 2 drawing
15-26-43-48-60, Mega Ball: 12
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Advertisement
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 6-2-1
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 0-2-0
Evening Wild: 2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Advertisement
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 4-9-6-4
Midday Wild: 5
Evening: 1-3-6-4
Evening Wild: 9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Advertisement
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 2 drawing
Early Bird: 13
Morning: 04
Matinee: 04
Prime Time: 08
Night Owl: 12
Advertisement
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from June 2 drawing
01-10-15-19-31
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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.
Advertisement
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
Advertisement
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.