Nixa and Ozark enter Class 6 District 6 play with aspirations of capturing a championship.
Glendale is the District’s No. 1 seed, but Eagles coach Logan Hughes and Tigers coach Justin …
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5/10/24
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Jackson Cantwell and the rest of the Class 5 District 6 and Class 4 District 6 shot put entrants won’t quite be front and center Saturday, but will be showcased like never before.
Nixa …
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5/9/24
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FORSYTH — Entering Tuesday’s Class 2 District 5 final, Sparta center fielder Mya Fulton had to go back two years for her last memory of facing Forsyth pitcher Lindsey Essary.
In …
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5/8/24
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One of the most established athletes in the COC this school year, Ozark’s Kaylee Linnebur would have liked Tuesday for her elite vertical jump PR to be 25 inches, instead of of 24 1/2.
A Republic …
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5/8/24
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JOPLIN — Afton Hopkins became just the fifth Nixa pole-vaulter to clear 15-0 while turning in a first-place effort with a PR of 15-3 at the COC Championships on Friday.
Hopkins smashed his …
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5/7/24
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In the aftermath of Sparta’s 11-7 win against Springfield Catholic last Friday, Addie Humble was overcome by the fulfillment of her first District victory for the Lady Trojans as their starting …
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5/6/24
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Ozark’s Brooklyn Schulte is all too happy to bring a physical presence to the Lady Tigers in battles for 50/50 balls all over the field.
During the sophomore forward’s burgeoning …
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5/6/24
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Chloe Kondracki beat Sedalia Smith-Cotton goalie to the ball and beat the clock in Ozark’s dramatic 3-2 overtime triumph Friday.
Set up by a free kick from Audrey Carlton, Kondracki scored …
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5/5/24
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FORSYTH — Madeline Brown and her Sparta teammates fared much better against Springfield Catholic pitcher Jocee Luce the second time around Friday.
The Lady Trojans knocked off the Lady …
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5/5/24
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Rylan Michel and the six other Nixa seniors who took part in ‘Senior Night’ on Tuesday are facing adversity in the form of mounting losses for practically the first time in their careers.
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5/1/24
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Maliya Clark’s premonition her skill-set would make her a perfect match for the triple jump and long jump couldn’t have been more correct.
The Clever senior has proven herself a …
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4/30/24
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Clever’s Valerie Cowles is optimistic her PR in the high jump won’t be stuck at 5-3 as long as it was at 5-0.
Dating back to last season, Cowles’ ceiling had been 5-0 until she …
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4/30/24
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Ryan Michel received his third arm tattoo earlier this season to represent his devotion to God. The Nixa all-state senior outfielder already sported a tattoo symbolizing his love for his family.
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4/30/24
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Gage Evans initially was like the majority of runners who use track as a springboard to success in another sport. However, he now views the 300 hurdles as a salvation of sorts.
Evans’ …
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4/30/24
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Alex Nimmo’s continuous work ethic that has helped him hold onto and thrive in Ozark’s leadoff spot all season certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed by his teammates and Tigers coach …
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4/30/24
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WILLARD — Once again, Hudson Roberts’ resiliency will be tested and once again, he’s looking forward to displaying his unending determination.
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4/25/24
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The way things have played out for Ozark in its first 25 games, the Tigers have had four left-handed hitters not only earn starting jobs but solidify themselves among the Tigers’ top batsmen.
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4/23/24
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Ozark outfielder Rylan Sutton is making a similar favorable impression as a freshman that teammate Hudson Roberts did two years ago.
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4/23/24
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A young man of all seasons, Nixa’s Adam McKnight continues to make Eagles fans feel lucky to be witnessing his freshman year play out, as he blossoms into a multi-sport star.
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4/23/24
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After breaking through for 25 wins last year, Clever’s 1-4 and 4-7 starts to this season brought back memories of a 500 season from two years ago that the Jays would have liked to forget.
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4/23/24
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SPRINGFIELD — As hitter’s background go, Ozark’s Ethan Blanchard prefers the view from the batter’s box at Catholic compared to the Tigers’ home confines.
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4/20/24
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A fulfilling finish for Nixa Friday produced favorable feelings in regard to the Eagles playing under Friday Night Lights.
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4/20/24
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SPRINGFIELD — Jacob Edge never found himself on the edge of walking away from baseball, even while still toiling on Clever’s jayvee as a junior a year ago.
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4/19/24
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Even on a day in which Ozark totaled 10 hits against one of the better pitchers in SWMO, the timing of the Tigers’ hits had plenty to do with their 6-3 loss to Glendale on Wednesday.
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4/18/24
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From the very start, Shaelee Franck took to soccer naturally and with unabashed enthusiasm, no matter the result.
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4/17/24
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