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NIXA'S DYLAN REBURA reaches the end zone ahead of Kirkwood defenders.
By the Numbers (State finals edition) — Rebura on 236 yards per game pace
9-3 MSHSAA continues to refuse to acknowledge the home-field advantage in football, even allowing state championship game particiapants to be decided on home turfs. Nixa and De Smet were among … more
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NIXA'S MCCOY SULLIVAN dives on a loose ball ahead of teammates Tobias Thompson, Jacob Grimm and Ty Kellis.
Sullivan makes winning impact only five days after surgery on his hand
Nixa coach John Perry is well aware what is the natural first impression, and probably the second impression, too, Eagles fans and new acquaintances have of cornerback McCoy Sullivan. … more
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FLINT
Flint embracing challenge of defending some of the state's premier receivers
Randy Flint was born in St. Louis, but his roots are firmly planted in Nixa. He has lived in Nixa since he was 2 years old. He hasn’t even told enough about his upbringing in St. Louis to … more
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NIXA'S PARKER MANN upends Kirkwood's Jacob Eberhart during the teams' Class 6 state semifinal matchup Saturday.
Once 'Nicest Guy In Nixa' pulls ski mask over his head, it's time to be not so nice
The consensus within Nixa’s locker room is Parker Mann is as popular a teammate as any of the Eagles. Little wonder he’s so charismatic, given his zeal for life, zany quirks, quick smile, … more
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SPARTA'S LEE MAYES dribbles along the baseline at the Strafford Tournament on Monday.
Sparta settles for 'too many' 3-point tries while dropping season-opener
STRAFFORD — Lee Mayes proved to himself he could indeed dribble-penetrate and finish at the basket in Sparta’s season-opener Monday. But he didn’t make that discovery until the … more
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NIXA'S JACKSON CANTWELL blocks a Kirkwood defensive end in this past weekend's Class 6 state semifinal.
State title tilt will be reunion for Cantwell and De Smet running back McCaster
Who better to go to than five-star left tackle Jackson Cantwell for a scouting report on De Smet, Nixa’s opponent in this week’s Class 6 state championship game. Through his many and … more
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NIXA'S DYLAN REBURA receives congrats for one of his six TDs Saturday from teammate Adam McKnight.
'Wildcat' Rebura stars in semifinal victory and becomes Eagles' all-time leading rusher
Dylan Rebura hasn’t forgotten anything about his grueling foray into boxing the summer before last. Representing Grappling Concepts in Nixa, he stepped into the ring at a card in Jefferson City … more
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OZARK COACH JAYME DONNELLY huddles with his players.
Opportunities aplenty for Tigers' numerous newcomers to make their mark
With Ozark being minus high-scoring guard Hudson Roberts in recent weeks, the hope from Tigers’ corner is the opportunity in practices for players to raise their stock will pay dividends. … more
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NIXA'S ADAM MCKNIGHT poses for a photo alongside his parents, Karen and Tim.
Parents proud of McKnight's work ethic, noting 'He works hard to get where he’s at'
There surely were immeasurable lessons Adam McKnight learned along the way from having the benefit of his father and mother both working in and around sports. His mother, Karen, served as … more
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CHADWICK'S CLAYTON GARRISON and the Cardinals are at Van Buren's Current River Challenge this weekend.
Tourney talk: No Blue & Gold berth for Chadwick; Nixa boys and girls to play in Florida
The Blue & Gold Tournament’s loss is the Walnut Grove Holiday Tournament’s gain. Defending Class 1 state champion Chadwick was not offered a Blue & Gold berth by host … more
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CHADWICK'S WYATT LANTZ controls the ball while surrounded by Forsyth players in jamboree action last week.
'We go a little deeper than last year,' Guerin declares of defending state champs
Clayton Garrison averaged 21.9 points and 10.5 rebounds a game on his way to reaching 1,500 career points and being named the Class 1 Player Of the Year during Chadwick’s run to the Class 1 … more
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NIXA'S REED WILSON makes a tackle at the Eagles' one-yard line with help from teammates McCoy Sullivan, Adam Jedlicka, Kaden Kelley and Tobias Thompson.
Mann praises sophomore linebacker Wilson for Nixa's biggest defensive stop
Nixa’s defense obviously received quite an assist during its pivotal third quarter goal-line stand last week from the Lee’s Summit North offensive line. After having a first-and-goal … more
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NIXA'S ADAM MCKNIGHT breaks free from Lee's Summit North defenders.
Nixa By The Numbers — McKnight's skills as dual-threat QB loom large
Nixa's 12-0 season by the numbers entering Saturday's Class 6 semifinal with Kirkwood:  446 Adam McKnight has given Nixa's offense a running threat behind center like no other QB … more
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NIXA'S DYLAN REBURA ran for 116 yards at Lee's Summit North last week.
Rebura's expanding recruiting trail could lead to him staying at Eagles Stadium
Perhaps Dylan Rebura’s final game at Eagles Stadium won’t be Saturday’s Kirkwood-Nixa Class 6 Semifinal. Rebura reports his recruiting rapport with Evangel has heated up, … more
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NIXA'S ADAM MCKNIGHT fires a pass while receiving pass protection from Eagles center Oakly White.
With Eagles excitement at a fever-pitch, Nixa expects 'very large crowd' Saturday
The sun isn’t forecast to be out for Saturday’s Class 6 Kirkwood-Nixa State Semifinal showdown, but football fans from all over SWMO are expected to turn out at Eagles Stadium. Nixa … more
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Maclin
Nixa to host Maclin and Kirkwood, after Pioneers play Thanksgiving Turkey Day Game
Kirkwood will travel to Nixa for Saturday’s Class 6 Semifinal matchup only after the Pioneers suit up for their tradition-packed Turkey Day Game on Thanksgiving with neighboring Webster Groves. … more
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OZARK'S ALEX WILLIAMS is the Class 4 District 5 Defender Of the Year.
All-COC East First Team has trio of Eagles, Tigers; Williams District Defender Of Year
Nixa goalkeeper Mason Adair and Ozark goalkeeper Carson Sandgren are among the Eagles’ and Tigers’ All-COC East Division First Team selections. Adair posted 11 shutouts on his way to … more
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OZARK'S NATALIE MORGAN topped the Lady Tigers in batting average, home runs and RBIs.
Morgan leads four Ozark players named to All-COC East First Team
Softball’s version of its inaugural All-COC East Division First Team is made up four Ozark players and two Nixa players. The Lady Tigers are represented by catcher Natalie Morgan, center … more
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NIXA'S ADAM MCKNIGHT raises his arms in celebration of the Eagles; 21-20 Quarterfinal win Friday.
'Feels like a movie,' McKnight exclaims after winning TD pass to Vincent
LEE’S SUMMIT — Nixa didn’t fade into the oblivion of the Kansas City confines like Eagles teams from the past, even though seemingly everyone on both sides knew ‘fade’ … more
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NIXA'S JACOB GRIMM brings Ozark's Peyton Russell to the turf.
Added speed may make Eagles makeshift linebackers trend-setters at position
It wasn’t by choice Nixa’s linebacking corps went through a complete makeover since summer camp. Injuries forced the Eagles to adapt. But the end result could easily make one conclude the … more
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NIXA'S REED WILSON chases down a Joplin ball-carrier last week.
Injury leads to sophomore Wilson receiving first start at outside linebacker
Upon spotting fresh-faced sophomore Reed Wilson chatting with the local newspaper guy earlier this week, some of his Nixa teammates responded like proud parents. “Oh, he’s all grown … more
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NIXA'S JACKSON CANTWELL gets set to open a running lane for running back Dylan Rebura.
Having reached one goal, Cantwell quick to set another standard to shoot for
Jackson Cantwell reached his goal of 115 pancake blocks on the season in last week’s Class 6 District 5 title tilt victory versus Joplin. The Nixa left tackle upped his total to 119. … more
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OZARK'S HUDSON ROBERTS enters his senior season with 879 career points.
Appendectomy has Roberts in idle mode as Ozark preps for season-opener
With Ozark’s season-opener two weeks from today, Hudson Roberts is facing the possibility of sitting out his first game during his three-year Tigers career after having an appendectomy last … more
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NIXA'S WYATT VINCENT looks for room around a Joplin defender.
Vincent and Flint on verge of moving past Nixa legends on Eagles' receiving board
With their first catch Friday, Nixa’s Wyatt Vincent and Keivon Flint could overtake two of the Eagles’ biggest all-time names on the program’s receiving leaders board. Vincent … more
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NIXA'S JACKSON CANTWELL keep a Joplin defender in front of him.
Cantwell to be joined by many other D-I recruits in Nixa-Lee's Summit North matchup
Nixa’s Class 6 Quarterfinal opponent, Lee’s Summit North, has as many as eight players who have went on social media stating they have received an NCAA D-I offer. Of those eight, two … more
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