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NIXA'S EVA WILLIAMS breaks from the pack in the 100 hurdles.

Lady Eagles' Williams breaks into 14s for first time in 100 hurdles to set school record

Eva Williams set a Nixa school record in the 100 hurdles at the Republic Relays last week and surprised herself by doing so without a certain red-headed blazer beside her. Williams posted a … more

PAT DAILEY Sports Editor patd@ccheadliner.com | 5/6/25

NIXA'S TAYLOR HOPPER eyes the finish line in the 200.

Lady Eagles sprinter Hopper hopes to make run at her records in coming weeks

Taylor Hopper hasn’t neared this spring the Nixa school record of 25.25 in the 200 she set a year ago, but is confident she will do so in the coming weeks. The Nixa senior ran a 25.51 … more

PAT DAILEY Sports Editor patd@ccheadliner.com | 5/6/25

OZARK'S GANNON MILLER is greeted at home plate after hitting a home run at Branson.

Miller's iron man streak comes to an end, but Ozark catcher homers in return

By the end of last week, Gannon Miller was back at his customary position behind home plate. The Ozark senior was ready to start another streak of catching every inning of every game. … more

PAT DAILEY Sports Editor patd@ccheadliner.com | 5/4/25

NIXA'S WYATT VINCENT follows through on a swing.

Vincent, Norman show plenty to MLB scouts in attendance for Eagles' win at Glendale

The stars came out Thursday for Nixa and Glendale, as did seemingly every MLB scout within driving distance of Springfield. The stars lived up to their advanced billing, as Eagles center fielder … more

PAT DAILEY Sports Editor patd@ccheadliner.com | 5/3/25

OZARK'S BROCK BENSON delivers a pitch as rain falls.

Benson gains team-leading fifth victory as Tigers beat Branson for 14th straight time

BRANSON — Brock Benson has seemingly come out of nowhere to emerge as the Ozark pitching staff’s leader in victories. Benson upped his W-L record to 5-1 while throwing a five-hitter … more

PAT DAILEY Sports Editor patd@ccheadliner.com | 5/3/25

NIXA'S TYLER YONKERS follows through on a swing in the Eagles' win at Glendale on Thursday.

With Jones at lead-off, Eagles unveil their answer to Cards' Nootbar in win at Glendale

SPRINGFIELD — Given their similarities, it’s hardly surprising to learn Nixa outfielder Caleb Jones is among the many Cardinals fans who enjoying howling, ‘Noooot’ while … more

PAT DAILEY Sports Editor patd@ccheadliner.com | 5/2/25

Heavin following up fulfilling football season with successful spring

Ozark’s Marcus Heavin is serving as a prime example of breakthrough success in one sport leading to a mighty leap forward in another. Heavin is following up his standout senior season on … more

PAT DAILEY Sports Editor patd@ccheadliner.com | 5/2/25

OZARK'S DREW HAYWARD catches a throw as a Glendale runner steals second base Tuesday.

After dominant start at Glendale, Pumphrey victimized by hanging curve ball

SPRINGFIELD — Cooper Pumphrey went to his go-to pitch Tuesday, but didn’t get it go where he wanted. Pumphrey yielded a two-run, fifth-inning home run to Glendale’s Sebastin … more

PAT DAILEY Sports Editor patd@ccheadliner.com | 5/1/25

OZARK'S COOPER PUMPHREY follows through on a delivery at Glendale on Tuesday.

Pumphrey takes immediate liking to 'side hobby' as sports photographer

Cooper Pumphrey has been on both sides of a camera lens enough for the Ozark pitcher to gain further appreciation for all that goes into a picture. more

PAT DAILEY Sports Editor patd@ccheadliner.com | 4/30/25