Alaysia Taylor dances to Michael Jackson's "Dangerous" during a final dress rehearsal for the show "Brave Enough: A New Works Dance Concert" on March 21, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. As well as performing, Taylor also choreographed a piece to "The Name" by Kb.
Rock Bridge High School senior Anna Stephens(cq) attempts to pin Cassville High School sophomore Faith James(cq) on Thursday, Dec. 30, at Battle High School. Stephens started wrestling seven years ago.
Rock Bridge senior Olivia DeClue, center right, hugs junior Maci Steuber, center left, before their race at the MSHSAA girls cross country championships in Columbia. DeClue and Steuber placed 68th and 47th, respectively.
Hickman High School players scream “That’s how we do it!” as sophomore Rodney McNeil scored a touchdown on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Alumni Stadium in Columbia.
Missouri pitcher Laurin Krings pitches the ball on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the Mizzou Softball Complex. Krings did not walk a player while on the mound.
Southern Boone senior Danielle Taylor, left, holds pinkies with sophomore Autumn Mastalski on Friday at Southern Boone County High School in Ashland, Mo. Before their halftime performance the marching band stood in a circle on the track and held pinkies as the seniors said their goodbyes.
Missouri junior Elle Brown waits to greet her teammates during their run-on on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Mizzou Arena. The game against Auburn marked the last home game of the semester for the University of Missouri.
Battle High School junior Donovan Hicks grabs the mask of Moberly High School senior Jack Davidson on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Moberly. This was the first game Battle played since Sept. 4.
University of Missouri junior Lauren Hansen(cq) reaches for a rebound along with Auburn University redshirt junior Honesty Scott-Grayson(cq), left, and sophomore Aicha Coulibaly(cq) on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at Mizzou Arena. Hansen didn’t get any offensive rebounds during the game.
Helias Catholic High School players attempt to run a Rock Bridge High School player off the field on Sept. 25, 2020, in Jefferson City. The Bruins fell to the Crusaders 24-56.
Elizabeth Underwood | Photographer & Editor
Elizabeth Underwood is a photographer and editor in Buffalo, WY. Her work focuses on the intersection of sports and community. She is available for assignment.