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OZARK'S ANTHONY CORDELL makes a diving catch for the final out of the Tigers' 7-5 win at Springfield Catholic on Wednesday.
Cordell makes immediate impact in center and at-bat in his return to Tigers
SPRINGFIELD — Anthony Cordell returned to center field Wednesday for the first time in two weeks and promptly made his third game-saving catch of the season. Cordell cut short Springfield … more
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NIXA'S ADAM MCKNIGHT is greeted at home plate following a two-run homer at Ozark last week.
One humbling afternoon not enough to keep McKnight from another standout season
It might be hard for some COC opponents to believe, but Adam McKnight knows all about being humbled while going through a bout of adversity and what it takes to bounce back. “There’s always … more
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OZARK'S BRODY JULIAN gets set for a tag on a pick-off attempt.
After slight slump in field, Julian establishing himself as one of COC's best shortstops
Understandably overshadowed by Ozark’s dazzling seventh-inning comeback against Nixa last week was one of the best defensive plays Tigers fans will ever see. Ozark shortstop Brody Julian … more
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NIXA'S JADE JOHNSON gains control of the ball.
Outside back Johnson moves to forward and scores twice in Nixa’s Christian Cup victory
Jade Johnson is closing out her Nixa career strong, scoring a pair of goals in the Lady Eagles’ 4-0 Christian Cup victory versus Ozark last week. A four-year starter, Johnson has dedicated her … more
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OZARK'S KANNON WILLIAMS AND RAYCE WIDEL complete a baton exchange.
Tigers speedster Williams happy to have relay running 'mates this post-season
Ozark’s Kannon Williams will increase his workload and compete in three events for Districts, compared to two a year ago. Williams will be out to defend his Class 5 District 5 titles in the … more
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NIXA'S HAYDEN MAYS competes in the shot put at the COC East Meet last meet.
Mays confident upcoming duels with Bollinger will bring out his best
Nixa’s Hayden Mays had empathy for fans who missed out on what would have been a memorable showdown between himself and Webb CIty’s Louden Bollinger last week. Mays shared in their … more
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NIXA'S GEDALIAH CHEPKONDOL holds a big lead in the 4 x 400 relay.
Growth spurt lifts Chepkondol from jayvee level to record-breaking hurdler
Gedaliah Chepkondl agrees his emergence as a premier hurdler makes him as big of a surprise story as anyone in SWMO this spring. But the Nixa sophomore felt he had potential to be elite. … more
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OZARK'S TREY BURTON is mobbed by joyous teammates during the Tigers' celebration Thursday.
Burton confident, 'I was going to get a hit and we were going to walk this thing off'
Trey Burton didn't blame his joyous Ozark teammates for letting their emotions get the best of them as they made a beeline toward him at … more
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OZARK COACH JEREMY CORDELL huddles with his players last season.
'Search has begun' for opening for Ozark head football coach following Cordell's resignation
In stunning news, Ozark is searching for a new football coach to replace affable and well-liked Jeremy Cordell, per postings on the school’s website and MissouriTeachingJobs.com . Both job … more
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OZARK'S LOLA KENSINGER lands in the sand put for the triple jump at the COC East Meet on Wednesday.
Kensinger's explosiveness on display while winning javelin and triple jump East titles
SPRINGFIELD — A three-sport athlete, Ozark sophomore Lola Kensinger is also showing her versatility by competing and thriving in three events in track. Kensinger captured a pair of championships … more
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OZARK’S RYLAN SUTTON watches the flight of a home run.
Hearty endorsement: Sutton hasn’t looked back after swinging with Glowstick
Rylan Sutton has as much credibility in SWMO as anyone in regard to endorsing any piece of equipment he uses in the batter box. In regard to his bat, Sutton can’t speak highly enough of the … more
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NIXA'S ZANE STEWART makes contact at-bat.
Stewart's fearlessness after repeated HBPs has proven contagious among Eagles
When Nixa left fielder Zane Stewart was hit by a pitch last week at Kickapoo, there was a bit of a debate from the Chiefs’ dugout about whether the ball hit Stewart’s hand or his bat. It … more
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Payne
Nixa freshman baseball coach Payne named Lady Eagles' new softball coach
JD Payne will join fellow Nixa grad Dustin Martin as Eagles head coaches coaching at their alma mater. Payne, a 2013 Nixa grad who was an all-state defensive lineman in football and an All-COC … more
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OZARK'S COOPER WOOD holds onto the ball as he collides with teammate Rylan Sutton.
Stars shine, as Sutton homers twice and Yates posts four RBIs in Ozark loss to Glendale
Former Midwest Mavericks teammates Ryan Sutton and Brady Yates proved in their showdown Wednesday why they’re SWMO’s top guns. Yates was 3-for-3, while being only a single from the cycle. … more
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OZARK'S ANTHONY CORDELL tracks down a ball in the outfield.
Emerging as a 'difference-maker' defensively, Cordell now at home in center field
Anthony Cordell’s game-saving, seventh-inning catch in Ozark’s 7-6 win last week against Springdale Har Ber shed a light on his defense in center field. He’s emerged as a top-notch glove … more
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NIXA'S SPENCER RINNE will team up with Andrew Davis in District doubles action Thursday.
Soccer star Rinne eyes State berth in tennis with doubles partner Davis
Nixa’s Spencer Rinne has salvaged plenty from his sophomore year, despite a right hip flexor that sidelined him for the great majority of soccer season last fall. Over the winter, Rinne landed … more
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NIXA’S ANDREW DAVIS makes a back-hand return.
Eagles' Davis looking forward to making return to State, this year in doubles
Taking a look ahead to Class 3 District 5 action Thursday at Republic, Nixa’s Andrew Davis was already sure which route — singles or doubles — he would take.  It’s not the script he … more
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NIXA’S GRADY EOFF makes a throw from second base to first to complete a double play at Kickapoo last week.
Repeated double plays that 'turn an inning around' have been a lift for Eagles
Cam Miller has both given and received the best present a pitcher knows. As Nixa’s shortstop and No. 1 pitcher, Miller has been a part of the Eagles’ 15 double plays by either helping turn a … more
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OZARK'S LUKE BAER is tagged out at home plate.
Following an Ozark trifecta Thursday, Brice has two of a kind in Tigers win Friday
Stanley Brice has been up to the rare challenge of being a clean-up hitter as a first-year starter for Ozark, no matter what the Tigers’ hitters in front of him do in their at-bats. Brice had … more
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NIXA'S BRAYDEN KOERBER receives congrats from teammate Wyatt Mabe after the Eagles' 6-5 win Thursday.
Feeding off energy of his teammates, Koerber closes out Eagles' 6-5 win at 'Poo
SPRINGFIELD — Brayden Koerber is far from a reluctant reliever. But he’s never in too big of a hurry to leave Nixa’s dugout during a game, preferring to wait to head to the bullpen until … more
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OZARK'S JARED DALTON AND STANLEY BRICE celebrate a Dalton home run against Kickapoo on Tuesday.
Back injury hasn't kept Tigers' Dalton from continuing breakout senior season
No one has to convince Jared Dalton what he and his Ozark teammates do in practices and pre-game activities carry over to how games play out for the Tigers. “Preparation is a big thing for all … more
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Shorter
Already owning 500-plus career wins, Shorter named Lady Tigers' new coach
Former long-time Carl Junction coach Brad Shorter will make a return to the COC as Ozark’s new girls basketball coach. His hiring was announced by Ozark on Thursday. “Anytime you have … more
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OZARK'S RYLAN SUTTON AND BRODY JULIAN celebrate a Sutton home run, as teammates Caden O'Donnell, Anthony Cordell and Mereck Putt cheer them on.
Scouting report on Chiefs serves Sutton and Tigers teammates well in 3-1 triumph
Ozark coach Justin Sundlie never did catch the name of Kickapoo’s staring pitching Tuesday. He was just happy it wasn’t former Chiefs ace Colin Muldon “He owned us,” Sundlie said of the … more
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NIXA'S LYLE FULNECKY AND WYATT HASSON
Just like two years ago, Fulnecky and Hasson team for tie-breaker doubles win
Lyle Fulnecky experienced a bit of a deja vu during another chapter of the Ozark-Nixa rivalry on Tuesday. Fulnecky and Wyatt Hasson pulled out a 9-8 (7-1) victory for the Eagles at No. 2 doubles … more
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Burbridge
Burbridge's comeback highlights Eagles’ tourney team championship
Peyton Burbridge has never been more excited to play boring golf, as he put it. The Nixa senior led the Eagles to the team championship at the Ozark Tournament last week. He carded a 71, as the … more
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