WEBB CITY — Jackson Cantwell and other Nixa offensive linemen the likes of Jacob Lile, Oakly White and Hayden Mays have become so celebrated, there’s practically been role reversal in the … more

CARTHAGE — Ozark lost to Carthage for a seventh straight season Friday while dealt a 42-6 Week Two defeat. Ozark’s offense stalled from the start. On each of its first three plays, … more

However unofficial it might be, Ozark coach Zack Owens’ stats sheet will show the Tigers with three assists in their 2-0 victory versus Jefferson City Helias on Thursday. “For the … more

Harlow Hawkins followed an eerily similar path toward delivering the biggest hit of the game in an Ozark home-opening win for the second year in a row. The senior first baseman’s three-run … more

Tavis Lemmer has grown so accustomed to being referred to as Travis that he often simply answers to it. “I’m used to it at this point,” he said. “It’s pretty … more

Ethan Chandler continues to add to his reputation as Ozark’s ultimate teammate. The senior outside linebacker also proved in Week One he can be counted on to provide an explosive pass-rush as … more

Ozark senior defensive end Quentin Combs felt he was done with football at the same time  he started high school.   Even now, while looking back on his decision to not play as a … more

Scouting Ozark’s Week Two road trip at Carthage on Friday: A year ago against Carthage, Ozark’s offensive players were spectators on the sideline more often than not. With Carthage … more

Scouting Nixa’s Week Two road trip at Webb City: Nixa’s first six opponents were a combined 54-18 last season and 3-3 in Week One. … The Eagles own a three-game winning … more

Whatever sort of banners, placards, big-head cutouts or posters Ozark displays to honor its seniors this season, space will be at a premium. With the Lady Tigers featuring eight, count … more

Adam McKnight seemingly has it all.  A former freshman phenom and now a super soph, the wunderkind has size, speed, strength, smarts, hand-eye coordination, instincts, poise, determination and resilience, all at an elite level. more

Cast aside the storyline surrounding Jett Easley’s still-missing and still-yet-to-be-replaced No. 1 home red jersey, it’s all about his genes. Showing the same speed and field-vision … more