Southwest Missouri sports in 2022 included a handful of amazing runs from our local programs and a few sporting events that won't soon be forgotten.
Highlights in 2022 included a pair of major coaching changes at the area's flagship university, NCAA Tournament appearances and a few state championship appearances. All told, it was another great year of athletics in the Ozarks that set up some major stories for the next year.
Here were the 10 storylines throughout 2022 that grabbed our headlines. Covering your favorite teams and athletes throughout the year was a privilege and we thank you for reading throughout the year.