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Sedalia Democrat Sports The Sedalia Democrat serves print and online readers in a six-county area of west-central Missouri.

Our sports team covers the Kaysinger Conference, Smith-Cotton High School, and State Fair Community College. The Sedalia Democrat was founded in 1868 as a weekly newspaper and began its daily edition, originally called the Daily Democrat, Dec. 19, 1871. The Democrat is Pettis County’s primary source for daily local news coverage. We reach more than 15,000 readers in Pettis County and five neighbor

ing counties every Tuesday through Saturday with our print newspaper. Some 64,000 unique viewers come to our website every month for the latest-breaking news stories. The Democrat newsroom took home 24 awards, six of which were first places, in the Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest for work published in 2020.

"It means everything," senior Tyler Rivera said. “We’ve worked as hard as we could. We put in the time and effort to the...
11/30/2025

"It means everything," senior Tyler Rivera said. “We’ve worked as hard as we could. We put in the time and effort to the extreme to be able to make this happen.”

TIPTON — William Duke has always preached that the best week of football season is the last.

Tipton football defeated West Platte 26-0 in the Class 1 state semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 29. Check back Sunday, Nov. ...
11/29/2025

Tipton football defeated West Platte 26-0 in the Class 1 state semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Check back Sunday, Nov. 30, for more.

Tipton football plays West Platte in the Class 1 state semifinals at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Tipton High School. Pr...
11/29/2025

Tipton football plays West Platte in the Class 1 state semifinals at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Tipton High School.

Preview the matchup below. Check back later for an update.

One week removed from its win over Thayer in the Class 1 state quarterfinals, Tipton football is now focusing on its next challenge.

The area had 36 football players earn All-District honors from Missouri Media members on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
11/27/2025

The area had 36 football players earn All-District honors from Missouri Media members on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Eight Smith-Cotton football players are among the 36 area athletes to receive All-District honors from central Missouri media members on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

The New Orleans Saints waived Sedalia native Blake Grupe on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
11/25/2025

The New Orleans Saints waived Sedalia native Blake Grupe on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Nine area high school boys soccer players were recognized for their performances this season, earning All-Region honors ...
11/25/2025

Nine area high school boys soccer players were recognized for their performances this season, earning All-Region honors from the Missouri Soccer Coaches Association on Monday, Nov. 24.

The Kaysinger Conference saw 10 basketball teams tip off their 2025-26 seasons on Thursday, Nov. 20, and Friday, Nov. 21...
11/24/2025

The Kaysinger Conference saw 10 basketball teams tip off their 2025-26 seasons on Thursday, Nov. 20, and Friday, Nov. 21.

In a matter of two plays, Tipton football saw a two-possession lead become a test of its late-game composure. Thayer was...
11/23/2025

In a matter of two plays, Tipton football saw a two-possession lead become a test of its late-game composure.

Thayer was on the verge of tying the Class 1 state quarterfinal game, but the Cardinals held on for the win on Saturday, Nov. 22.

In a matter of two plays, Tipton football saw a two-possession lead become a test of its late-game composure.

11/22/2025

Tipton football defeated Thayer 22-14 in the Class 1 state quarterfinal round on Saturday, Nov. 22.

The Cardinals advance to the semifinals where they will face West Platte. Check back later for more.

Northwest senior Gabby Meyer and Cole Camp sophomore Madilynn Ogle earned All-State recognition from the Missouri High S...
11/22/2025

Northwest senior Gabby Meyer and Cole Camp sophomore Madilynn Ogle earned All-State recognition from the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association.

Gabby Meyer has added another All-State recognition to her collection.

Tipton football will face Thayer in the Class 1 state quarterfinal round at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in Thayer.Preview ...
11/22/2025

Tipton football will face Thayer in the Class 1 state quarterfinal round at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in Thayer.

Preview the matchup here:

When preparing for a state quarterfinal game in high school football, the challenges can feel immense.

Make sure to pick up today's Sedalia Democrat to preview the winter sports teams from across the region.
11/21/2025

Make sure to pick up today's Sedalia Democrat to preview the winter sports teams from across the region.

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