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NIXA GRAD JARET NELSON follows through on a swing for Florida Gulf Coast.
Alumni Update — Nixa grad Nelson finishes with a flourish at Florida Gulf Coast
Jaret Nelson more than salvaged his junior season at Florida Gulf Coast, the Nixa grad made himself co-MVP of Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. Nelson’s one season in Fort Myers, … more
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OZARK'S BRAXTON EDWARDS AND ISAIAH COLLINS combine on a block along the left side of the Tigers' offensive line.
Edwards offers Tigers versatility, smarts and leadership along offensive line
Emerging Ozark offensive lineman Braxton Edwards will be out to protect quarterback Peyton Russell this upcoming season, before turning his attention toward safeguarding our country as part of the … more
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NIXA'S JAISE COMBS led the Eagles to a Class 6 Final Four berth.
Accomplishments from just-completed school year 'hard to beat' in Nixa's annals
A mainstay at Nixa is proud to proclaim the 2024-2025 school year the most successful for the Eagles and Lady Eagles this century, if not all-time. “This past year would be … more
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NIXA'S DYLAN REBURA follows the blocking of Lane Meltabarger in last year's Class 6 state championship game.
Missouri one of five states thus far to implement instant replay for football in 2025
If Nixa can make it back to the Class 6 state championship game this year, Eagles coach John Perry may be given a red flag to issue a replay challenge.   The Missouri State High Schools … more
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OZARK'S SETH BAKER carries the ball during a Tigers practice.
Following torn ACL in both knees, Baker looks to make long-awaited impact
The anniversary of Seth Baker suffering a torn ACL a year ago came and went Wednesday with a reminder, but no incident.   The Ozark running back completed the Tigers’ practice … more
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NIXA'S ADAM MCKNIGHT is coming off a sophomore season in which he passed for 1,733 yards.
McKnight would like to copy Cantwell and make college choice before senior year
Nixa quarterback Adam McKnight thought it was an ideal timeline his All-American teammate, Jackson Cantwell, followed during his whirlwind of a recruiting trail that led to Miami last month.   … more
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OZARK'S PEYTON RUSSELL drops back in the pocket.
One of COC's veteran QBs, Russell relates his confidence, 'at an all-time high'
Ozark’s Peyton Russell is among a handful of experienced and proven quarterbacks across the COC who will be back behind center this upcoming season. QB play in the COC should be high … more
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NIXA'S WYATT VINCENT finished his career with 106 stolen bases.
Eagles' career leader in eight categories, Vincent tabbed First-Team All-State
Wyatt Vincent has been named to the Missouri Baseball Coaches Association’s Class 6 All-State First Team for the first time in his career. The Nixa senior center fielder is one of only … more
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NIXA'S SCHOLAR BROWN falls into the end on a touchdown reception.
New Nixa arrival Brown suddenly gives Eagles starter's experience at wide receiver
SPRINGFIELD — When it came time for Scholar Brown’s father to choose his son’s name, he was brimming with optimism, looking ahead 17-18 years into the future with dreams college … more
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OZARK'S HENDRIX HAYMES takes a break during the Tigers' practice Wednesday.
Tight end Haymes on track toward ending Tigers' drought of producing D-I recruits
Hendrix Haymes very well could be on his way toward distinguishing himself in Ozark’s recent annals on the gridiron. Earlier this month, Haymes’ trip to a Lindenwood Prospect Camp … more
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SPOKANE'S ETHAN NEWELL looks to score during his junior basketball season.
Spokane's Newell bounces back from torn labrum to enjoy stellar senior season
Spokane’s Ethan Newell found fulfillment on the ball diamond during his senior year that he wasn’t able to experience on the hardwood. After a torn labrum in his right shoulder put … more
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OZARK'S JETT EASLEY competes in the long jump earlier this spring.
Easley feels his route-running better than ever after 7-on-7 tournaments
No one locally got himself more prepared for 7-on-7 sessions this month than Ozark wide receiver Jett Easley. Dating back to February and running through April, Easley took part in a handful of … more
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NIXA'S TOBIAS THOMPSON, left, receives a baton from Keivon Flint earlier this spring.
Following lean spring, Eagles' Thompson bulking back up for football
After a breakout junior season on the gridiron last fall that saw Tobias Thompson transition from safety to linebacker, he had the look of a defensive back this spring. At 5-foot-10 and 175 … more
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NIXA'S JACKSON GAMBLE was a seven-game winner this year.
Christian County Leaders — Vincent, Cloud and Gamble top hitting, pitching categories
BATTING AVERAGE Wyatt Vincent, Nixa .407 Ethan Newell, Spokane .395 Gannon Miller, Ozark .379 Gavin Kildea, Spokane .372 Rylan Sutton, Ozark .368 Owen Hall, Clever .366 … more
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OZARK'S SAM CLARK soars in the long jump.
Christian County Track and Field State Medalists, Honor Roll — 2025 Final Results
TRACK STATE MEDALISTS BOYS Jackson Cantwell, Nixa — 1st discus, 1st shot put Hayden Mays, Nixa — 2nd discus, 2nd shot put William Sanley, Nixa — 3rd pole vault … more
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NIXA'S HAYDEN MAYS will go for State championships in both the shot put and discus next year.
Already a five-time medalist, Mays may be in line for sweep of State titles next year
Nixa five-time State medalist Hayden Mays doesn’t figure to overlooked and/or underrated next year. All signs point to Mays being the favorite to win Class 5 State Track and Field … more
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NIXA'S JADE JOHNSON attempts a shot on goal.
Lady Eagles net rematch with Cor Jesu and National Player Of the Year DiMaria
Nixa coach Evan Palmer and his Lady Eagles will face in the Class 4 Final four their sport’s answer to Eagles football star Jackson Cantwell. Nixa meets Maddie DiMaria and Cor Jesu in a … more
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NIXA'S SHAELEE FRANCK jumps for joy after scoring the only goal in the Lady Eagles' 1-0 victory Saturday.
'This is the best thing that's ever happened to us,' Franck proclaims after Nixa victory
As incredibly calm and under control as Nixa’s Shaelee Franck was with or without the ball Saturday, she nearly was overwhelmed by emotions and on the verge of losing her composure upon … more
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NIXA'S SAM MCCLAIN keeps herself between the ball and a Blue Springs South player.
McClain getting the best of Cramer at heart of Nixa's win against Blue Springs South
For Nixa’s Sam McClain, playing the six-role Saturday allowed her to make a bigger impact than her customary eight or 10 positions. Can Evan Palmer’s decision to move McClain to the … more
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CLEVER'S EVAN VERCH tags out a Fair Grove runner who was already called out for running out of the baseline Friday.
Jays two innings short of completing upset bid of Fair Grove in Quarterfinal loss
SPRINGFIELD — Owen Hall capped his Clever carer with a spectacular .615 post-season at the plate by banging out three more hits Friday. The senior shortstop was 3-for-4 to finish 8-for-13 … more
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CLEVER'S BRECKEN VESTAL tags out a Fair Grove baserunner trying to score on a wild pitch.
Vestal responds to first post-season start by throwing two-hitter over five innings
SPRINGFIELD — A self-taught 12-6 curveball that Clever’s Breckin Vestal throws with the same delivery and as hard as his fastball was on full display during his Class 3 Quarterfinal start … more
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NIXA'S HAYDEN MAYS will be going after his second State medal in the shot put this weekend.
Going with a grunt, Cantwell and Mays feel it's only natural to scream when throwing
Nixa’s Hayden Mays has plenty of company among throwers across the state and the nation who have a hard time keeping up with the Eagles’ Jackson Cantwell. But Mays consistently gets the … more
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OZARK'S BRIA WRIGHT will compete in the Class 5 100 hurdles finals Saturday.
Lady Tigers' Wright earns second straight State finals berth in 100 hurdles
As Bria Wright looks to improve on her eighth-place medal at State from a year ago in the 100 hurdles, the Ozark junior is hoping to put less room between herself and the hurdles. Wright … more
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OZARK'S KANNON WILLIAMS AND NIXA'S RANDY FLINT will compete at State this weekend.
Tigers sprinter Williams likes Bengay on leg muscles to ready himself for races
Bengay has gained a sterling reputation for more than 100 years as a healing rub to provide temporary relief from muscle and joint pain. By the way, Wikipedia tells us it can remove chewing … more
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CLEVER'S OWEN GRAAF fields high hopper at third base in Class 3 Sectional action at Monett on Wednesday.
Jays execute when and where it matters most in 3-2 Sectional victory versus Lamar
MONETT — With Rex Deters having been a part of District championship teams three straight years at Glendale and Clever, dog-pile celebrations are nothing new for him. But he discovered a … more
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