Events

When

June 7, 2023    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where

Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO, 65803
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Join us for the Spring Sports Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company!

WHEN: 11 AM on Wednesday, June 7

WHERE: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield

INDUCTEES: Excelsior Springs & Missouri State standout Shaun Marcum, Missouri State University softball standout Penny Clayton, Springfield Catholic High School girls soccer coach Ben Timson, Carthage native and longtime high school & college baseball coach John Burgi, Vienna High School softball coach Mick Byrd and three eras, the 1990-1996 Era of Fatima High School Softball, and the Joplin High School Baseball Era of 2000-2003, plus the 2002 & 2015 Webb City Little League World Series Teams.

ACE AWARD: Former Springfield Postmaster and longtime Second Baptist Church minister Bob Roberts will receive the Ace Award for his work with the Korn Ferry Tour’s Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper.

DIAMOND 9 HONOREES: Josh Bade (Springfield Catholic High School/Saint Louis University), Bobby Bevel (West Plains High School/Three Rivers Community College/Xavier University/Minor League Baseball), Payton Appleberry Brown (Republic High School/Crowder College), Tony Lewis (Glendale High School/Missouri State University/Drury University/Independent Leagues), Jordan Payne (Bolivar High School/Crowder College/Southeast Missouri State University), Anessa Alexander Roller (Strafford High School/Crowder College), Denise Elson Tucker (Ash Grove High School/Southwest Baptist University), Hailee Vigneaux (Ozark High School/Missouri State University), and Ken Watkins (El Dorado Springs High School/Missouri State University/Minor League Baseball).

Sponsorship tables of eight are $450 and includes recognition in the printed program and at the table, plus a “game day” poster.

A head table ticket is $100 and includes the same perks.

An advance ticket is $60, or $70 at the door.

Numerous sponsorships are available, including associate sponsorships and congratulatory ads. Call 417-889-3100.