Just two games into Rylan Pickren’s Ozark career, the freshman forward is ahead of the pace set by all-time Tigers great Quinn Nelson. more

Nixa’s Spencer Ward reacted to the release of the All-COC selections over the weekend with excitement, appreciation and fulfillment, but a bit of disappointment, as well. more

WILLARD — Brock Blansit joked earlier this week he received 400 congratulatory texts upon getting the first coaching victory of his career a year ago, but after his first win this season no one sent him a message. more

STRAFFORD — Jake Lafferty might be wise not to take in the long-awaited Buc-ee’s I-44 opening a week from Monday, given the world’s largest gas station’s close proximity to Strafford. more

STRAFFORD — There were a few fascinating statistics from Saturday’s Strafford Tournament final, perhaps none more compelling than Jake Lafferty not taking a field-goal attempt the first five-plus minutes of the fourth quarter. more

BLUE EYE — Sparta suffering a couple of losses at the Blue Eye Tournament this week didn’t dampen Avery Leyland’s enthusiasm regarding her return to the Lady Trojans.  more

REPUBLIC — Ryan Engel hopes his senior season plays out as well as his workouts in the weight room went over the spring, summer and fall and his visit to a tattoo parlor turned out. more

Hudson Roberts was glad Ozark tipped off at 4 p.m. at the Republic Tournament on Wednesday, allowing him to watch Arkansas tip off against Duke at 8:30 that night. more

REPUBLIC — With Park Hill South all but spotting Ozark and Hudson Roberts eight points, the Tigers went on to win by eight, 66-58, at the Republic Tournament on Wednesday. more

WILLARD — Lane Meltabarger probably summed up best what Nixa coaches, players and fans were projecting from the Eagles’ post players in their season-opener Wednesday.  more

Nixa safety Spencer Ward finished his senior season this year with 157 tackles, which ranks as the highest single-season tackles total in coach John Perry’s four seasons with the Eagles.  more

Lane Mendenhall is no stranger to Mid-Lakes Conference honors, having received honorable mention recognition as a sophomore at tight end. But few could have predicted the Clever senior’s selection as a quarterback this year. more