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NIXA'S BRADEY HARPER scores on a wild pitch as the ball gets away from Kickapoo at home plate Tuesday.
Harper shining in lead-off role ignites Lady Eagles' late fireworks in win at Kickapoo
SPRINGFIELD — Bradey Harper is flourishing as a first-time lead-off hitter for Nixa, while nearing the end of an era of Harpers for the Lady Eagles. Harper triggered an eight-run explosion by … more
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NIXA'S HENDRIX HAYMES is up to 10 catches for 142 yards on the season.
Christian County Leaders — Tigers' Haymes making big plays on both sides of ball
PASSING (Comp.-Att.-Yds. TDs Int. QB Rating) Adam McKnight, Nixa 60-78-896 7 2 133.27 Caden O'Donnell, Ozark 71-119-819 7 6 79.07; Brecken Vestal, Clever 44-88-530 4 7 50.85 RUSHING … more
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NIXA'S REED WILSON AND BRYX LINCOLN team up for a tackle at the Backyard Brawl.
Scouting Kickapoo-Nixa — Wilson chasing Mann and Ward in Eagles' 200-solos club
It’s Thursday night football for Nixa once again, as the Eagles host Kickapoo for a Week Six Thursday tussle. Nixa had two Thursday games last season and will play on Thursday twice this … more
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OZARK'S CADEN O'DONNELL eyes his receivers downfield.
Mindful not to force anything, O'Donnell helps Tigers complete clean contest
A visit by former Ozark quarterback Peyton Russell at the Backyard Brawl helped current Tigers signal-caller Caden O’Donnell follow through on his plans to show strong resilience. “I’ve … more
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OZARK'S JETT EASLEY tries to break free frpm Nixa's Bryx Lincoln and Reed Wilson.
Easley proud he and Tigers teammates give an improved account of themselves
Clean and competitive, in that order, was the best way to describe Ozark’s efforts in the Tigers’ 45-28 Backyard Brawl loss to Nixa on Friday that measured as a morale victory. After having … more
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NIXA'S JOSH FORD follows the blocking of teammate Colin Feltz.
Ford kick returns twice allow Eagles to begin drives on Tigers' side of field
Josh Ford has taken an immediate liking to returning kicks for Nixa., little wonder given who his favorite NFL player is. “It fits me great,” the senior backup running back said. “I’m grateful I get to do it. It’s a great … more
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OZARK'S PAISLEY TURNER begins her windup.
Partners as pitchers, Turner and Loofbourrow enjoy sharing innings with each other
From the moment they made the jump together to varsity ball last season and began sharing innings in the center circle, Ozark’s Paisley Turner and Hannah Loofbourrow haven’t had any issues with … more
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NIXA'S ADAM MCKNIGHT is stopped by Ozark's Will Fevold, Braxton Bell and Lucas Kronebusch.
Adams shows he's 'gotten the hang of' receiving in Nixa Backyard Brawl win
The irony of the most pivotal play of the Backyard Brawl on Friday featuring the same setup as the deciding play of Nixa’s loss to Webb City last week initially slipped by co-stars Adam McKnight and Jax … more
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NIXA'S JAX ADAMS and the Eagles are at Ozark for the Backyard Brawl on Friday.
Scouting Backyard Brawl — Nixa could push win streak against Ozark up to a dozen
Entering Friday’s Backyard Brawl at Ozark, Nixa’s winning streak against Ozark is up to 11 games. That includes six straight Backyard Brawl victories. During the Eagles’ 11-game win streak, the … more
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OZARK'S LOLA KENSINGER screams in jubilation after her game-winning home run lifted the Lady Tigers to a 9-7, 10-inning victory versus Kickapoo on Thursday.
'I don't think I've ever smiled more,' Kensinger rejoices after walk-off home run
With one mighty swing of her bat, Lola Kensinger quickly turned one of her most frustrating games into quite possibly her favorite game she’ll be happy to remember for the rest of her life. … more
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CLEVER'S KENRICK MCCLANAHAN finishes off a tackle.
Scouting Clever-Buffalo — Jays look to avoid letdown against improved Bison
Clever continues Mid-Lakes Conference play by traveling to Buffalo on Friday, having never lost to the Bison. The Jays (3-1 overall and 1-1 in the Mid-Lakes) won by 18 and 22 points in their meetings … more
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CLEVER'S KENDALL PIPER battles for yards against Fair Grove defenders.
Christian County Leaders — Jays' Piper with more than 400 yards rushing
PASSING (Comp.-Att.-Yds. TDs Int. QB Rating) Adam McKnight, Nixa 41-56-627 5 2 124.6 Caden O'Donnell, Ozark 58-95-621 5 6 71.4; Brecken Vestal, Clever 37-77-418 2 6 40.9 RUSHING … more
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CLEVER'S TYSYN CLARK has more than 200 yards rushing on the season.
Clark making the most of his opportunities as new Clever offensive weapon
Tysyn Clark has gone from being a secret weapon of sorts for Clever’s offense to being a go-to guy for the Jays. At the start of Clever’s final possession in Friday’s 27-20 loss to … more
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OZARK'S AUDREY JENKINS AND BROOKLYN BROWNFIELD celebrate a Lady Tigers point.
With variety of newcomers progressing, 'ceiling so high' for Lady Tigers
hile watching dynamic outside hitter Jill Elet spring from the floor to attack with authority at the net, Ozark coach Adeana Chrestman marvels at the super soph’s future.  “She has no … more
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CLEVER'S ALERYC ULSHAFER has a PAT blocked by a Fair Grove defender Friday.
Clever comeback bid denied, as Jays drop showdown 27-20 to Fair Grove
Trenton Allen once again shined under the spotlight Friday, returning an interception more than 100 yards to try to fuel a late Clever comeback. Alas, the Jays were denied 27-20 by … more
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After 38 straight wins against COC opponents, Eagles upset by Webb City
Nixa’s streaks of success within the COC on the gridiron ended Friday in the same calendar year as the Eagles’ streaks of success in the COC were stopped on the hardwood. Nixa was shocked … more
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OZARK'S JETT EASLEY is tackled as Republic defenders fall on a loose pigskin.
Ozark gives ball away four times in first half while losing 49-0 at Republic
REPUBLIC —A pair of turnovers and two botched kick returns helped seal Ozark’s fate quickly Friday in a 49-0 setback at the hands of Republic. Ozark’s four first-half giveaways included an … more
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NIXA'S ADAM MCKNIGHT unleashes a throw downfield.
Scouting Nixa-Webb City — Eagles to look for another sweep of COC West foes
Hard to argue the COC’s top two athletes will both be on display when Nixa quarterback Adam McKnight and Webb City offensive lineman Louden Bollinger   take the field at Webb City’s … more
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OZARK'S HENDRIX HAYMES blocks for running back Braxton Bell.
Scouting Ozark-Republic — Haymes hoping defense can carry over its momentum
For the second year in a row, Ozark’s 25-mile trip to Republic open Friday may turn out to be the furthest west Ozark will travel all season. Ozark didn’t have to journey to Joplin, Webb … more
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CLEVER'S JAXON FERGUSON provides pass protection for Brecken Vestal.
Scouting Fair Grove-Clever — Jays' stout defense facing standout Eagles QB Thomason
Tonight’s home contest with Fair Grove starts a five-game stretch for Clever in which the Jays will face four opponents currently with a winning record. … On paper, it surely looked like a … more
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OZARK'S BLAIR BOUGH returns a serve versus Webb City on Tuesday.
Former Mid-Lakes rivals Bough and Argo loving life as new Lady Tigers teammates
On and off the court, Blair Bough never took for granted her transition from Strafford to Ozark this school year wouldn’t be without new challenges. “Ozark has three stories and I came from … more
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OZARK'S HANNAH LOOFBOURROW unleashes a delivery home.
Loofbourrow dealt hard-luck loss, as Ozark can't complete sweep of Joplin
Hannah Loofbourrow pitched just as well in Ozark’s rematch with Joplin on Tuesday as the teams’ first meeting two weeks ago. But that’s where the similarities end. The Lady Tigers fell at … more
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OZARK'S JETT EASLEY races by a Webb City defender.
Christian County Leaders — Tigers' Easley and Samson have combined for 34 catches
PASSING (Comp.-Att.-Yds. TDs Int. QB Rating) Adam McKnight, Nixa 32-38-367 4 0 141.9 Caden O'Donnell, Ozark 52-80-621 3 5 75.0; Brecken Vestal, Clever 28-59-328 1 5 35.1 RUSHING … more
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OZARK'S GRACIE MASON bangs out a base hit.
Freshman Mason making immediate impact while hitting .300-plus with power
By way of Republic, Gracie Mason has established herself as Ozark’s best freshman prospect since 2025 grad Natalie Morgan assumed the Lady Tigers’ catching duties as a freshman five years ago. … more
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OZARK'S WILL FEVOLD makes a tackle against Webb City last week.
Linebacker Fevold establishing himself for Tigers, just like his father and uncle
After making his varsity debut as a backup safety last year, Ozark’s Will Fevold is starting at linebacker for his junior season, just like his father, Matt, was for the Tigers in the late 1990s. … more
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