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CLEVER'S KENDALL PIPER tries to shake free from a defender.
With 'deep running back room,' Jays confident their offense will be productive
Clever running back Quentin Lemmer is looking forward to third-down, short-yardage situations, as he expects the Jays to consistently be able to run the ball for those few elusive yards to gain a … more
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NIXA'S ADDI O'CONNELL returns a serve.
Lady Eagles feature seven returnees from last season's 32-win team
Peyton Creed gave every indication as a freshman a year ago she will add to Nixa’s collection of elite setters the program has produced in recent seasons.   Just like her predecessors … more
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OZARK'S SKYLAR HILTON led the Lady Tigers to a 38-4 record and Class 5 state runner-up finish a year ago.
Venable, Lady Tigers ready to answer challenge of carrying on last year's success
Already being mentioned as the best volleyballer in Ozark history, Tara Venable approaches her senior season with an emphasis on providing intangibles for the Lady Tigers as they chase after another … more
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Baker
Jays QB Baker has grown six inches since his last start behind center
So much has changed since Brayden Baker relieved injured Gage Evans at quarterback in Clever’s 2023 season-opener. The Jays surged to a school-record five wins in 2024. They have had … more
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OZARK'S ANTHONY CORDELL works his way toward the end zone in a practice with Kickapoo earlier this summer.
Football family affair for Cordells on gridiron and at their dinner table
Even as the middle boy in his family, Anthony Cordell hasn’t lacked for attention. Over the years, he’s made sure of that through his various adventures and misadventures. “I … more
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A RENDERING OF OZARK'S BASEBALL FIELD with turf in place.
'Needed makeover:' Turf project for Tigers' baseball field starts later this month
The site of Ozark’s current baseball field has surely seen about everything in its 40 years serving as home of the Tigers.   Next up is turf. Work is scheduled to begin at the … more
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OZARK'S ETHAN JOHNSON blocks a Kickapoo defender.
Position changes and position additions recurring summer storyline for Tigers
Jeremy Cordell can look back on his first go-around in college and recall the surprise he was in for after graduating and using his degree in the work force for just one year. “I was … more
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CLEVER'S TRENTON ALLEN breaks away from two Aurora defenders.
As rising star in Jays' offense, Allen eyeing double-digit catches every time out
Clever’s Trenton Allen figures he might have a hard time this season matching his 18.7 average yards per catch from last season, but is confident he will better his 2024 total of 19 receptions. … more
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Flood
Flood looks to follow the lead of his older sister and become a star for Clever
Clever’s Brayden Flood will try to fulfill expectations over the next two years that actually have more to do with his surname than the potential he showed as a sophomore a year ago. There … more
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Morrison
Morrison welcomes move to safety that allows him to follow his father's lead
For the first time, Ozark junior Cade Morrison is at the same position his father lined up at during his glory days. Cade was moved from cornerback to safety at the beginning of summer workouts. … more
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DE SMET'S JAYDEN MCCASTER is tackled by Nixa's Parker Mann in last year's Class 6 state championship game.
Eagles welcome aboard one of the state's premier running backs in McCaster
Jackson Cantwell’s senior season at Nixa will see him reunited with a former AAU track teammate in former De Smet running back Jayden McCaster. McCaster confirmed his transfer to Nixa to … more
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CLEVER COACH MAC WHITEHEAD huddles with his players Thursday.
Whitehead hopes Jays can carry over momentum they gained last season
If things go as first-year Clever head coach Mac Whitehead plans, he’ll close out his career sometime in the not-too-distant future with the Jays. “I can see the end in sight in … more
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Selsor
Tigers defensive end Selsor switching to jersey No. 9 as a sign of his respect for Arvizu
One of the reasons Ozark was able to move Ruben Arvizu from defensive end to fill a gaping void at nose guard for his senior year last season was the emergence of junior Jaxon Selsor at defensive … more
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OZARK'S MERECK PUTT leaps over a defender to snag a catch.
Putt on path toward joining fellow juniors as proven varsity contributors
Ozark’s ever-rising junior class features a handful of athletes who have already made an impact on the varsity level across the board and more are looking to do the same. Already, Jett … more
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NIXA'S WYATT VINCENT listens to instructions from a Mets official before signing a contract with the Mets.
Vincent receives $272,500 signing bonus from Mets while inking minor league contract
Nixa grad Wyatt Vincent’s signing with the New York Mets over the weekend resulted in the 11th-round draft choice being characterized in MLB circles as an “over-slot late-rounder.” … more
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Edwards
Edwards making move from inside linebacker to outside 'backer for his senior season
Lucas Edwards is intrigued by law and business, but doesn’t aspire to be a lawyer.   “I don't know if I'm the lawyer type. I've never been good at arguing,” the Ozark … more
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OZARK'S JETT EASLEY follows though on a field-goal attempt.
Plan is for Easley to fill many of the same roles his older brother did as a Tiger
Unless Jett Easley drops back in the pocket after receiving the center snap as a ‘Wildcat’ this season, throwing a pass will be the only thing he doesn’t do that his older brother, … more
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NIXA'S JAX ADAMS tries to avoid a defender during 7-on-7 action last month.
Sandgren, Nicoll and Adams relish prospect of running behind Eagles' offensive line
Max Nicoll, Jax Adams and Bryin Sandgren aren’t taking for granted their good fortune. Suddenly, this summer, they’ve risen to the top of Nixa’s depth chart at running back and will … more
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NIXA'S WYATT VINCENT swipes on his 106 career stolen bases during his Eagles career.
Just like fellow Nixa grad Deetz 11 years ago, Vincent an 11th-round MLB draft pick
It was actually a tad bit anticlimactic for Wyatt Vincent Monday afternoon when he heard his name called as an 11th-round selection of the New York Mets in the MLB First Year Player Draft. The … more
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OZARK'S SKYLAR HILTON, MACY HUMBLE AND REECE COOK will all play volleyball in college.
Ozark, Nixa both sending four grads to NCAA D-I level
Ozark and Nixa combined have eight 2025 grads, four apiece, who are going to extend their athletic careers at the NCAA D-I level. more
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OZARK'S JAMES RICE grabs a hold of Seth Baker at a Tigers practice.
Meeting 'mental mind challenge,' Rice changes his physique and position
Once Ozark offensive lineman James Rice upped his top-end speed in the 10-yard fly to 20 mph, he became former Ozark offensive lineman James Rice. The Tigers’ starting center the final … more
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OZARK'S BRAXTON BELL looks to break free from a defender.
Tigers' Bell to skip jayvee ball and gain varsity reps as a sophomore running back
Braxton Bell provided the kind of Ozark highlight against Nixa a year ago at the freshman level that the Tigers would love to see in the Backyard Brawl over the next three seasons. Bell … more
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NIXA'S MAX NICOLL carries the ball as Ty Kellis closes in on a defensive stop during an Eagles practice.
After gaining a wideout via transfer, Eagles lose a running back to transfer
Ultimately, Nixa coach John Perry is optimistic in future years the Eagles will have more players transfer to their program than those who transfer out. But he’s been around plenty long enough … more
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OZARK'S ANTHONY CORDELL snags a catch during a Tigers practice.
Cordell hopes his number of offensive touches each night reaches double digits
After being a secondary receiver the past two years, Ozark junior Anthony Cordell is looking forward to being a go-to guy the next two seasons. He’s hoping his number is called enough this year … more
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NIXA GRAD RAMONE GREEN watches Eagles quarterback Adam McKnight while serving as a referee in 7-on-7 action at the Allison Sports Town.
Green welcoming the grind while trying to gain opportunities at MSU
Nixa grad Ramone Green embraced all the hoopla surrounding Missouri State’s official entry to Conference USA earlier this week. MSU and Delaware joined Florida International, Jacksonville … more
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