The “March to Springfield” tips off this week as teams from across the country compete in the National Christian HomeSchool Basketball Championship, with games scheduled March 16–20 throughout the Springfield area. This year’s championship marks the largest tournament in the event’s 34-year history, featuring 414 teams, with approximately 95% traveling from outside Springfield. Programs representing 19 different states — including Hawaii — will compete
across 23 gym floors, resulting in more than 1,100 games played across the Greater Springfield region, including sites in Ozark. The week-long championship, which is projected to generate more than $5 million in direct economic spending for the community. The event’s continued growth and impact have already secured its return to Springfield March 15–19, 2027.

This event will be known distance 3d archery. Trophy divisions and payback divisions available. Archers will have 90 seconds to shoot each target. A time clock will be kept. Groups will have 5 minutes to score and return to the shooting line. ASA scoring will be used. Rangefinders are allowed and distance cards will be provided. Participants must provide their own equipment.