Missouri Baptist announces its intention to join the Heart of America in 2025-26, pending approval this spring, pointing to “a careful analysis and consideration of scheduling, travel, budgets, sport sponsorship, strength of competition, among other factors.” AD Jeff Fore: “This process furthers our commitment in providing all Spartans with a transformational student-athlete experience. We are looking forward to having all 28 varsity sports in one single conference and expanding the championship opportunities for several of our teams. There are few conferences in the NAIA that rival the Heart of America and we are eager to contribute to that tradition and reputation as full members.” The Spartans have been full members of the AMC since its founding in 1986. (link)