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.

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.

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.

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.