WILLARD — As trees beyond Willard’s outfield fence blocked the sun in the late stages of Nixa’s COC contest with the Lady Tigers on Tuesday, Bri Chilton found the shade welcomed relief.  more

Clever's first five weeks by the numbers:  Wide receiver Xavier Robinson    14-11 The combined record of Clever's first … more

Malachi Rider was part of a Class 3A state runner-up team at Paducah Tilghman (Kentucky) his sophomore season. But he reports he’s enjoying his senior season at Nixa more than he did his three years with the Blue Tornado. more

Serena Broussard and her Ozark teammates have put the Lady Tigers among the upper echelon in Class 3 District 5. more

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JOPLIN — As much as Joplin running back Quin Renfro probably would prefer not to rehash the details of a loss, he’ll likely let his contacts at South Dakota State know about another highlight turned in by Nixa safety Spencer Ward. more

WEBB CITY — A spirited first-half defensive effort by Ozark went for naught Friday, as the Tigers suffered a 38-0 setback at the hands of Webb City. Ozark forced and recovered two … more

With Jeremy Cordell being lured from the greater Chicago area to be Ozark's new head coach this year, he had no knowledge of the roster he inherited. more

Scouting Nixa’s Week Five trip to Joplin on Friday: more

Scouting Ozark’s Week Five journey to Webb City on Friday: more

With the exception of 80 minutes this past Saturday, Ozark’s defenders have played up to their lofty standards and “The West Bluff Wall” moniker they received in the pre-season. more

Thinking back to her junior high days, Kelsie Batey doesn’t think too many Ozark fans thought much of her potential at-bat. more