Three Rivers Raiders

The Three Rivers College baseball team ended the regular season in dramatic fashion as the Raiders earned an 11-10 walkoff win over the Rend Lake Warriors Tuesday at Roger Pattillo Field. Three Rivers (33-21) and the Warriors were tied at 10 going to the bottom of the ninth inning when Manny Alberto hit a two-out triple to rightfield on a full count. That set the table for Eli Marvin, whose potential inning-ending groundball was misplayed, allowing Alberto to come home with the game-winner...

DEXTER — Emma Worley and Three Rivers College cheerleading coach Kayla Sparkman have known each other for a long time. “I’ve known Emma Kate since she was in the fifth grade,” Sparkman said. “I’ve loved watching her grow up. She’s really into theater and singing — and she loves children, so I know that she’s going to do really great in this role.”...

There has been no shortage of stories published regarding the implementation of the new NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) philosophy within intercollegiate athletics over the past couple of seasons. However, recently-hired Gulf State Community College men’s basketball coach, and Advance native, Lane Below, said in his four years of coaching at the junior college level, the NIL isn’t a major issue.

The Three Rivers College softball team finds itself on a three-game winning streak after winning two more games Monday at East Central. The Lady Raiders took Monday’s opener 6-1 and the nightcap 10-2 to improve to 30-20 on the season. TRC also split a doubleheader Saturday against Jefferson at J.D. Rains field, with the Vikings rallying to take Saturday’s opener 8-7 before the Lady Raiders won the nightcap 7-4...

Three Rivers College tapped into one of the brightest moments in the college's history when it selected the next coach of the Raiders men's basketball team. TRC announced Monday it has hired Robert Kirby to be the fourth men's basketball coach in the program's history. He also is the first head men's basketball coach since 1970 who is not a member of the Bess family...

The Three Rivers College baseball team did more than split a four-game series with the powerful Crowder Roughriders over the weekend at Roger Pattillo Field — the Raiders also broke a pair of records in the process. First, Peyton Nelson picked up five hits in the weekend series up his career total to 143, breaking the TRC record for hits in a career — a record originally set in 1991...

The Three Rivers College softball team got a strong pitching performance from Emma Crabb to power the Lady Raiders to a 6-1 win the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader with the Crowder Roughriders at J.D. Rains Field. It was a different story in the nightcap, as the Roughriders rallied for a 6-5 win to salvage a split...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Ten years ago, Lane Below was named the Southeast Missourian Player of the Year in boys basketball and helped the Advance Hornets make it to the Class 2 quarterfinals. Wednesday, Below got his first head coaching job in the college ranks when he was named the coach at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City...

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — The Three Rivers College baseball team stopped a four-game losing streak Tuesday by sweeping a doubleheader from the Southwest Tennessee Saluqis, taking the opener 5-0 and the nightcap 7-4. The Raiders pick up wins No. 29 and 30 on the season and are 30-19 with one week left in the regular season. More than that, head coach Tyler Smith earns career win No. 100...

The Three Rivers College baseball team ran into a buzzsaw over the weekend as it wrapped up a four-game home-and-home series with the Jefferson College Vikings. After dropping a pair of games at Jeffco on Friday, the Raiders hosted Jefferson Saturday and had similar results, losing the opener 8-2 and the nightcap 24-4...

Believe it or not, Three Rivers College sophomore guard Da’Kariya “Lia” Jackson said she was shocked when she found out earlier this week she had been named a second-team NJCAA all-American for her efforts on the court this season. Not that she wasn’t happy to be honored...

MOBERLY — The Three Rivers College baseball team bounced back from a weekend sweep at Mineral Area by taking a pair of games Tuesday from the Moberly Area Greyhounds. The Raiders won the opener 3-1 and the nightcap 18-9. In the opener, TRC overcame an early 1-0 deficit, tying the game in the top of the second inning, taking the lead in the top of the fifth and adding an insurance run in the top of the seventh...

For the first time since 1969, there will not be a Bess coaching on the bench next season for the Three Rivers College men's basketball team. TRC men's basketball coach and athletic director Brian Bess announced his retirement Tuesday after 31 seasons with the program, including the last four as the Raiders' head men's basketball coach...

The Three Rivers College softball team won three of its four games this weekend and improved to 24-16 on the season, thanks in part to a rally and some strong pitching. The Lady Raiders swept a doubleheader Saturday with State Fair at J.D. Rains Field, taking the opener 7-4 and the nightcap 6-3, before splitting a twin bill at St. Charles on Sunday. TRC dropped the opener 3-1, but won the second game 1-0...

With so many new faces on the roster at the beginning of the season, the Three Rivers College women’s basketball team did not quite know what to expect in terms of how the Lady Raiders would do when it was all said and done. They need not have worried. Three Rivers finished the season 29-5, made its fourth trip in a row to the national tournament and reached the round of eight at nationals for just the third time in school history...

The Three Rivers College baseball team used a very, very big inning to pull out a win against the Mineral Area College Cardinals in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader at Roger Pattillo Field. The Raiders scored 10 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning — all with two out — to erase a two-run deficit and ultimately pull out an 11-6 win over MAC in Thursday’s opener...

SEDALIA, Mo. — The Three Rivers College baseball team shook off a loss in the opener of a four-game series with the State Fair Roadrunners to win the final three games and take the series. The Raiders lost last Friday’s opener 9-8, but won the nightcap 12-7. TRC then swept both games Saturday by scores of 12-4 and 10-7, respectively, to complete the series triumph...

CASPER, Wyo. — For the second time in the last four seasons, Northwest Florida State ended the Three Rivers College women's basketball team's season at the NJCAA Division I national tournament. The Lady Raiders fell into an early hole and never could recover as they fell 69-55 to third-seeded NWF in the quarterfinal round of the national tournament...

CASPER, Wyo. — The Three Rivers College women's basketball team used a strong second half to turn a four-point halftime lead into a 68-50 win over the sixth-seeded Shelton State Buccaneers in the second round of the NJCAA Division I national tournament Thursday night at the Ford Wyoming Center...

Down four runs and down to its final strike in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the North Central Missouri College Pirates, the Three Rivers College softball team came alive just in time. The Lady Raiders rallied for four runs in the top of the seventh inning of Thursday’s opener to tie NCMC, then won 6-5 after scoring a run in the top of the ninth...

CASPER, Wyo. — The second quarter has been good to the Three Rivers College women's basketball team much of this season. So it should be no surprise that held true once again for the Lady Raiders in their NJCAA Division I national tournament opener Wednesday...

The Three Rivers College softball team's two games Wednesday with the North Central Missouri College Pirates were a study in contrasts. NCMC and the Lady Raiders combined for 30 hits in the opener as the Pirates won 12-10, but TRC allowed just four hits and one earned run in the nightcap to win 5-3 at J.D. Rains Field...

The Three Rivers College softball team turned in its best weekend of the season as it took three of four games against Metropolitan and Dyersburg State Saturday and Sunday. The Lady Raiders took a pair of games Saturday at home against Metropolitan, winning 8-0 and 4-1, respectively, then split a twin bill at Dyersburg State Sunday. TRC took the opener 11-7, but dropped the nightcap 9-2...

The Three Rivers College women’s basketball team is just five wins away from bringing home the first national championship in program history. The Lady Raiders will leave Poplar Bluff early Saturday morning to begin the trek to Casper, Wyoming for the NJCAA Division I national women’s basketball tournament. Games tip off Tuesday at the Ford Wyoming Center and 11th-seeded Three Rivers makes its debut Wednesday afternoon against No. 22 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College...

The Three Rivers College baseball team had a roller-coaster day on the diamond Thursday afternoon against the St. Charles Cougars. Down to their final strike twice, the Raiders rallied for a 5-4, eight-inning win in the opener, but fell 11-5 in the nightcap to walk away with a split...

HILLSBORO — The Three Rivers College softball team split a pair of games Tuesday afternoon at Jefferson College, dropping the opener 12-4 but winning the nightcap 6-2. In the second game, Three Rivers (13-11) scored four runs in the top of the first inning to take a lead it would never relinquish...

For the first time in a while, the Three Rivers College baseball team swept a four-game series over the weekend against a Region 16 opponent. The Raiders took all four games against the Metropolitan Wolves, sweeping a pair of doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday at Roger Pattillo Field. TRC won 7-4 and 7-0, respectively, on Saturday, then took Sunday’s opener 8-4 before winning 18-11 in the nightcap...

The Three Rivers College women’s basketball team now knows who its first dance partner will be at the NJCAA Division I women’s basketball national tournament in Casper, Wyoming. The Lady Raiders are seeded 11th in the 24-team field and will open the tournament a week from Wednesday against 22nd-seeded Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. ...

The Three Rivers Lady Raiders basketball team earned its fourth trip in a row to the NJCAA women's national basketball tournament Friday with a 79-66 win over State Fair in the Region 16 championship game at the Libla Family Sports Complex.

The Three Rivers College women’s basketball team is going dancing again. The Lady Raiders won the Region 16 championship Friday night with a 79-66 victory over the State Fair Lady Roadrunners at the Libla Family Sports Complex. Their victory sends the Lady Raiders (27-4) to the NJCAA Division 1 women’s national tournament for the fourth consecutive year, this time in Casper, Wyoming. The tournament opens on March 26 at the Ford Wyoming Center...

The Three Rivers College softball team found home to be very sweet Thursday afternoon as the Lady Raiders swept a doubleheader from St. Charles Community College. Three Rivers downed the Lady Cougars 13-9 in the opener and 3-2 in the nightcap. In the opener, the Lady Raiders (11-9) rallied from a 7-2 deficit, taking the lead for good with two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning and two more in the sixth...

Three Rivers College women’s basketball coach Alex Wiggs won his 100th game Tuesday as head coach of the Lady Raiders. Three Rivers (26-4) defeated Moberly Area 78-64 in the Region XVI semifinals for its 11th straight win. The 13th-ranked Lady Raiders will host State Fair on Friday in the Region XVI championship, with the winner securing a trip to the NJCAA National Tournament in Casper, Wyoming...

The Three Rivers College men’s basketball team has had more than its share of struggles on the hardwood the last two seasons, but a talented class of incoming freshmen might just help turn things around for the Raiders next season. TRC already has signed several recruits for the 2024-25 season, including Antonio Wiliams, Stephen Okoro, Kene Obiora, Daniel Culberson, C.J. Washington, Ater “AT” Manyuon, Kevin Peleyron and Deion Buford-Wesson...

The Three Rivers College baseball team turned in a pair of strong performances on the diamond Wednesday afternoon to sweep a doubleheader from the East Central Falcons at Roger Pattillo Field. The Raiders took the opener 11-6 and the nightcap 9-7 to improve to 16-7 on the season. TRC has won 14 of its last 18 games after a 2-3 start to the season...

One win away. That's how close the Three Rivers College women’s basketball team is to going back to the NJCAA tournament after Tuesday night’s 78-64 win over the Moberly Area Lady Greyhounds in the semifinals of the Region 16 Tournament at the Libla Family Sports Complex...

Battling adversity was a theme for the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team this past season. While the Raiders did not suffer quite as many injuries as they did the previous season, they still played a factor. Forward Devarious Montgomery went down with a season-ending injury in late November, while forwards Bryce Wallace and Anthony Sellars — the team’s best player — both saw their seasons end prematurely...

The Three Rivers Raiders men's basketball team ended its season Thursday night (March 7) with a 78-66 loss to the Mineral Area Cardinals at the Bob Sechrest Fieldhouse in Park Hills.

The Three Rivers College women’s basketball team’s journey to its fourth consecutive NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship tournament begins its next — and most crucial — phase next week. The Lady Raiders open Region 16 tournament play at 6 p.m. Tuesday with a semifinal matchup against the Moberly Lady Greyhounds at the Libla Family Sports Complex. The Lady Greyhounds (13-16) advanced to Tuesday’s semifinal by defeating Crowder 60-56 on Thursday night in Moberly...

PARK HILLS — Fresh off of its first postseason win in seven years, the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team could not make it two in a row against one of the nation’s best teams in the Region 16 semifinals. The Raiders led the Mineral Area College Cardinals — the No. 6 team in the latest NJCAA poll — with 11 minutes to go, but faded late and ultimately fell to MAC 79-65...

Survive and advance. That’s exactly what the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team did as it outlasted the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzlies for a 94-86 victory in the 2024 Region 16 Tournament quarterfinals at the Libla Family Sports Complex Tuesday night...

In the first installment of the Rocky movie franchise, the titular fighter loses to heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, but goes the full 15 rounds with Creed and earns some respect in the process. Saturday’s men’s basketball game between the Mineral Area College Cardinals and Three Rivers College at the Libla Family Sports Complex followed a similar storyline...

The Three Rivers College women’s basketball team hit one of its lowest points of the season in late January after back-to-back Region 16 road losses at State Fair and at Mineral Area College, dropping the Lady Raiders to .500 in the region standings...

The Three Rivers College softball team split a pair of games Saturday against St. Louis Community College at Rains Field, winning 7-2 in the opener but dropping the nightcap 9-8 to the Archers. Three Rivers (9-8) scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning of Saturday’s opener to quickly take control of the contest...

The Three Rivers College baseball team improved to 12-5 on the season after taking three of four games over the weekend from the Marshalltown (Iowa) Tigers at Roger Pattillo Field. The Raiders split a Saturday twinbill with the Iowa school, taking the opener 11-3 before dropping the nightcap 7-5. In Sunday’s doubleheader, TRC beat the Tigers 12-2 in the first game and 17-7 in the second...

SEDALIA — Injuries and a lack of bodies proved to be a little too much to overcome Wednesday night for the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team. The Raiders played just eight players — six of whom played more than 180 of the game’s 200 minutes — and came up just short in an 81-76 loss to the State Fair Roadrunners in Region 16 action at the Davis Multipurpose Center...

SEDALIA — The Three Rivers College women’s basketball team shook off a slow start to ultimately come away with a 57-43 win against the State Fair Lady Roadrunners Wednesday in Region 16 play. Wednesday’s win sets up a winner-take-all showdown with Mineral Area Saturday for the top seed in the Region 16 tournament, which begins next week...

The Three Rivers College baseball team won for the seventh time in its last eight games as the Raiders swept a four-game series with Rock Valley (Illinois) College over the weekend at Roger Pattillo Field. The Raiders won 5-4 and 12-7, respectively, on Saturday, then won 6-5 and 12-2 on Sunday to complete the series sweep...

The Three Rivers College men's basketball team knew it would have a tough task Saturday night against Region 16 rival Moberly with a fully healthy roster. With the Raiders' two leading scorers and top three rebounders sidelined, a tough task became a monumental one...

The Three Rivers College women's basketball team used a strong second quarter to take control of Saturday's Region 16 game against Moberly and eventually earn a 72-51 win over the Greyhounds at the Libla Family Sports Complex. With the win, the Lady Raiders (23-4, 8-2 Region 16) stay on pace to possibly earn a No. 1 seed in the upcoming Region 16 tournament...

WEST PLAINS — The Three Rivers College men’s basketball team learned one of the oldest lessons in the game the hard way Wednesday night: never let a team hang around, especially a Region 16 rival. The Raiders led the Missouri State-West Plains Grizzlies by 10 points early in the second half, but the Grizzlies slowly chipped away at that lead and ultimately rallied for a 68-65 win at the West Plains Civic Center...

The Three Rivers college baseball team took three games of a four-game home-and-home series with the Shawnee Saints from Pulaski County, Illinois to get over the .500 mark for the first time this season. The Raiders split two games at Shawnee Tuesday, winning the opener 13-0 before dropping the second game 4-3, then swept a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon at Roger Pattillo Field by identical 10-0 scores...

NEOSHO, Mo. — The Three Rivers College women's basketball team was more than up to the task of winning a potential trap game Wednesday night against the Crowder Lady Roughriders. The Lady Raiders held Crowder to just 40 points on the night and steadily increased their lead throughout the night to take a 73-40 win, their seventh victory in a row...

The home stretch of the regular season has arrived for the Three Rivers College women’s basketball team. With just four games left in the regular season, every game from here on out is a region game for the Lady Raiders, who enter tonight’s game at Crowder with a 21-4 record and a 6-2 record in Region 16 play...

HILLSBORO, Mo. — The Three Rivers Lady Raiders used a strong second quarter and strong finish to the third to pull out a 91-65 win Saturday over the Jefferson Vikings in women's basketball action. Three Rivers (21-4) led just 18-17 after the opening period, but outscored the host Vikings 23-10 in the second period to take a 41-27 lead to the locker room...

HILLSBORO, Mo. — The Three Rivers Raiders embodied the cliché of “sometimes it's better to be lucky than good” at the end of Saturday's men's college basketball game against the Jefferson College Vikings. Jefferson got within one point of the Raiders in the game's final seconds and had possession of the ball with a chance to win, but a timely steal of an inbounds pass allowed Three Rivers to escape with a 78-77 win and get back to .500...

The Three Rivers College baseball team dropped two out of three games in its season-opening series over the weekend against North Iowa Area Community College. The Raiders lost Saturday's series opener 6-4, then split a doubleheader Sunday, downing the Trojans 5-3 in the opener and falling by the same score in the nightcap...

One day after the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team suffered an 87-68 loss to the Mineral Area Cardinals Wednesday night at the Libla Family Sports Complex, Three Rivers coach Brian Bess was able to see some silver linings.

The weather was just right for the Three Rivers College Lady Raiders softball team as they stepped back onto the diamond for their home opener. The Lady Raiders welcomed the Volunteer State Lady Pioneers to JD Rains softball field on Wednesday in a doubleheader matchup to kick off the season. Despite the eagerness to land their first win of the season, early struggles behind the plate would hand the Lady Raiders a 7-2 loss in the first matchup, followed by a 6-0 loss in the second game...

The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders defeated Mineral Area 70-49 on Wednesday, Feb. 14, to pick up win No. 20 and move into a first-place tie in Region 16, while the Raiders lost 87-68 to MAC.

The Three Rivers College women's basketball team got to avenge one of its two Region 16 losses over the weekend against State Fair. Wednesday night, the Lady Raiders avenged their other region loss as they pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 70-49 win over the Mineral Area Lady Cardinals at the Libla Family Sports Complex...

It’s almost spring, which means it’s time to return to the diamond. The Three Rivers Lady Raiders softball team will kick off their season with a home opener against Volunteer State Community College in a doubleheader on Wednesday. Head coach Jeff Null plans to lean heavily on his returners to lead the way as gear to take on some tough competition with a younger and inexperienced roster...

Clinging to a four-point lead at halftime Saturday night, the Three Rivers College men's basketball team needed a strong second half to overcome the State Fair Roadrunners. They got it. The Raiders put up 60 points after the intermission and used a game-changing run early in the second half to break the game open and beat State Fair 100-76 at the Libla Family Sports Complex...

It has often been said revenge is a dish that is best served cold. And it was very cold Saturday evening at the Libla Family Sports Complex as the Three Rivers College women's basketball team raced out to a huge early lead on the way to a 100-63 thrashing of the State Fair Lady Roadrunners...

Three Rivers College is set to pay homage to former athletes with its inaugural Raider of the Year Award. The Raider of the Year Award is for a former Raider athlete who has achieved success beyond their sport and time at Three Rivers. Nominees remain involved in athletics in their respective careers or volunteer efforts and are well-respected amongst their peers and communities...

MOBERLY, Mo. — The Three Rivers College men’s and women’s basketball teams had a mixed performance Saturday night against the Moberly Area Greyhounds, with the women winning 73-59 and the men losing 91-53. Monday night, the Three Rivers women returned home and rolled past Williams Baptist 101-29...

The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders bounced back from Saturday’s loss at Mineral Area with a big home win over the Crowder Lady Roughriders 92-54 Wednesday night at the Libla Family Sports Complex. In Wednesday’s men’s game against Missouri State-West Plains, the Raiders won 78-70...

A series of last-minute baskets aided the Raiders in getting the edge over their opponents. With back-to-back losses hanging over their head, the Three Rivers College Raiders Men’s basketball team needed a solid win to get back on track. The Raiders took on St. ...

The intensity on the defensive end was the difference maker as the Three Rivers Lady Raiders rode high to another victory. The No. 6 ranked Lady Raiders hosted rival Moberly Area Community College Wednesday night in a Region 16 matchup. The Lady Raiders didn’t waste much time building a strong lead, which carried over for most of the game as they landed an easy 78-44 win...

The Three Rivers College Raiders Men’s basketball team looks to pick up the pace as they enter conference play. The Raiders recently picked up a 73-72 overtime win over West Plains to snag their first conference matchup of the season, improving their record to 9-8. Every team will go through a rough patch at some point during the season, but as the Raiders gear up to play tougher competition, head coach Brian Bess seeks more from his team...

BENTON, Mo. — Ditch the scouting reports, the radar gun readings and the whispered comparison. When Kelly High School’s Dalton Forck steps foot on the baseball diamond, there is one thing on full display, unapologetic potential. The 6-foot-7 lefty who throws in the mid to high 80s recently signed to play college baseball at Three Rivers College, signaling a vote of confidence from an esteemed program that recognized the upside in his lanky frame and fiery fastball...

MT. CARMEL, Ill. — The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders continue their hot streak after picking up their biggest win of the season. The No. 10 ranked Lady Raiders hit the road over the weekend to battle against the No. 6 Wabash Valley College. After a second-quarter explosion, the Lady Raiders created enough space to walk away with an 87-79 victory...

The Three Rivers Raiders men’s basketball team will be celebrating the holiday the best way it knows how on Thursday as the 2023 Bank of Grandin Thanksgiving Classic tips off at the Libla Family Sports Complex. Three Rivers will have three matchups over three nights with the first coming at 7 p.m. ...

The Three Rivers Raiders and Lady Raiders each handled their Lincoln Trail College foes on Wednesday at the Libla Family Sports Complex. The Lady Raiders cruised by the Lady Statesmen 101-36 behind a strong offensive performance from Laylah Reese. Reese finished with 17 points and eight rebounds while going 8-of-8 from the floor...

After both team went 1-1 during the first weekend of the college hoops season, the Three Rivers Raiders (1-1) and Lady Raiders (2-1) will host Lincoln Trail on Wednesday in a doubleheader at the Libla Family Sports Complex. The women’s game will start at 5 p.m. with the men’s game to follow at 7 p.m...

The No. 12 Three Rivers Lady Raiders fell to No. 9 Wabash Valley on Saturday at the Libla Family Sports Complex. Mya Davidson led TRC with 13 points and 9 rebounds.

The Three Rivers Raiders bounced back after an opening night loss to take down the defending NJCAA National Champions John A. Logan in the First Midwest Bank Champions Classic on Saturday at the Libla Family Sports Complex.

Prepare your Raider gear and hit the stands as the Three Rivers College Lady Raiders basketball team will step back onto the hardwood for the 2023-2024 season. Head coach Alex Wiggs spent this summer grabbing size and elite wing players, and they did just that by bringing in multiple players throughout the southeast region. The Lady Raiders added 14 fresh faces to their roster, with 12 true freshmen and two returners...

The Three Rivers women’s basketball team had its start to the 2023-24 season on Wednesday when it hit the road to take on Dyersburg State. The Raiders didn’t waste any time getting a lead as they led wire-to-wire in the 60-39 victory. Alex Wiggs and company led 11-0 before Dyersburg State even got on the board as the Raiders held the Eagles without a field goal for the entire first quarter...

Two former high school basketball standouts will take on the challenge of becoming a Raider this upcoming season as they look to add to their family legacies at Three Rivers College. Max Owen of Doniphan and Cole Nichols of Dexter will kick off their freshman season as members of the Raiders men’s basketball team. The summer workouts are out of the way, and the team is ready to hit the court with their new additions to the squad...

The Three Rivers College Men’s basketball team had a successful weekend after getting their first taste of action with a few preseason games. The Raiders finished 5-0 and got a few runs in against some tough competition at the Midwest Juco Jamboree in Carbondale, Ill., where they won three games...

The Three Rivers men’s and women’s basketball teams will both be in action this weekend with the Raiders hosting their own jamboree on Saturday at the Libla Family Sports Complex. The Raiders will take on Arkansas State Mid-South at 10 a.m. then We Are United Prep at 3:15 p.m...

After the official start to their season on Sunday, the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team will starts its 2023-24 season with a jamboree as they head south this weekend. The Raiders will play in the Mullen/Mitchell Dallas JUCO Blowout in Fort Worth, Texas, where they’ll have three games on Saturday morning...

Libla Family Sports Complex opened its doors on Sunday for the start of the Three Rivers College hoops season with its annual Raider Madness event. The Raiders and Lady Raiders were introduced to the crowd by the voice of TRC hoops, Tim Hager. Along with meeting this year’s team, fans were able to see a three-point contest, a dunk contest and scrimmages from both squads, as well as a performance from the TRC cheer team...

It was the first basketball practice of the 2023-2024 season for the Three Rivers College men’s and women’s teams for a little Raider Madness.

A freshman guard looks to find her place as the newest member of the Three Rivers College women’s basketball team. Brooklynn Klepzig, a Doniphan native, stepped onto the court for the first time as a Lady Raider, and though everything may be new to her, she is ready to tackle the latest journey in her basketball career...

The Three Rivers College Raiders baseball team hit the field for practice as they gear up for the season.

The Three Rivers College women’s basketball team stepped onto the court for workouts for the first time since the beginning of fall classes.

On Saturday, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Gene Bess’ legacy was solidified as he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with some of the biggest stars in basketball history. Bess was joined by Dwayne Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker, Becky Hammon, David Hixson, Jim Valvano and others as each of them cemented their place in hoops history.

Juggling multiple roles on a job can be stressful, but it’s just another day in the office for Brian Bess. Bess wears many hats for Three Rivers Community College as he’s maintained a consistent role for the past three years as the athletic director and the men’s head basketball coach.

Former Poplar Bluff and Three Rivers College standout Marissa Webb has spent the last few seasons among the coaching ranks and as of a few days ago, she has her next landing spot. Webb was named an assistant coach for the Salukis women’s basketball team at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

The Three Rivers College Men’s basketball team is set to bring in an entirely new roster for the upcoming season. Both coach Brian Bess and Trey Rakes hit the recruiting circuit hard this summer, looking for the right pieces to elevate their team.

Three Rivers College athletes score big in the classroom by receiving a spot on the NJCAA All-Academic team for the 2022-2023 season. Nearly 30 student-athletes excelled as a whole in the classroom and in their respective sports. Athletic director and head Men’s basketball coach Brian Bess said it’s one thing to be an elite athlete, but handling business in the classroom can take a player much further.

It was a shot in the dark. In his contact list, Notre Dame alum Austin Gast had the phone number of Steve Bieser, the former Missouri and Southeast Missouri baseball coach who was recently hired as the Jacksonville State skipper. One text initiate the process that led him to join the Gamecocks...

The Gene Bess Summer Camp kicked off Monday, opening its doors to any young athlete ready to improve their skills on the court.

All the roster spots are filled for the Three Rivers Lady Raider basketball team as they get ramped up for next season. Head coach Alex Wiggs and assistant Caleb Livingston were busy this summer bringing in another freshman class with a few transfers, and they are ready to get to work.

The Three Rivers Lady Raider basketball team hosted its inaugural all-girls basketball camp on Wednesday at Libla Family Sports Complex, allowing young athletes to learn the fundamentals and develop their basketball skills.