The 3-1 putout that actually never was for Ozark on Tuesday won’t live in infamy as another would-be 3-1 putout from the 1985 Cardinals-Royals I-70 World Series. more

REPUBLIC — It surely helped Cooper Buvid when he made the move to the heart of ‘Cardinals Country’ here in the Ozarks two years ago that he grew up a Cardinals fan in his native Mississippi. more

Ozark and Nixa baseball players can get an insider’s perspective on what to expect in the very new world of college recruiting. Both Tigers coach Justin Sundlie and Eagles coach Logan Hughes are former college coaches. more

During Sparta’s basketball season over the winter, Megan Brown didn’t have Natalie Wilks as a teammate for the first time. Whether it be basketball, volleyball or softball at school or on club teams, they had always been teammates. more

A couple weeks into the season, Ozark’s Brody Baumann is hitting and pitching like one of the better players in the area. He is also walking and talking like one of the better teammates the Tigers could ever ask for. more

BRANSON — Jack Bowers’ rehab from a broken foot was rewarded Thursday, as he returned to competition for Ozark and was part of the Tigers’ winning 4 x 200 relay at the Branson Relays. more

Sparta first baseman McKenzie Wilson is showing off a power stroke and the ability to handle a bit of adversity. more

Ozark School District officials are hopeful proposed expansion on the high school campus would help meet the growing need for space for a wide range of physical activities. more

SPRINGFIELD — Twins Brady and Brock Dodd went through football season last fall relatively unscathed, but both have been injured only two weeks into baseball season this spring. more