Nixa has a home losing streak for the first time in six years. more

There was enough for Ozark players, coaches and fans to like from what they saw and heard Friday to take away any sting from the Tigers’ 61-54 loss to Columbia Hickman. more

Ireland Jones added to the legacy of the No. 10 jersey in Clever’s storied hardwood history by joining the Lady Jays’ 1,000-point club Thursday. more

Waiting 10 days to play their first game in the new year and their COC opener has been a welcomed rest by Nixa guard Lily Mahy and center Laila Grant. more

Sydney Bryan initially couldn’t see herself finding a home with the Lady Owls five years ago, after transferring from Mountain View-Birch Tree to Spokane prior to her seventh-grade year. more

Add exceptional conditioning to the list of Laila Grant’s attributes that has Nixa coach Jenny Talbert about her junior center’s future. more

The top sports story for Christian County in 2023 has actually been years in the making and culminated in 2023 in undefeated runs to COC championships in basketball and football, a Final Four berth in baseball, two individual state championships in wrestling and an individual state championship in track. more

SPRINGFIELD — With her eyes a bit puffy from tears she shed, Lily Mahy related she’s optimistic the disappointment of a fourth runner-up finish for Nixa at the Pink & White Lady Classic will ultimately be worthwhile.       Nixa was on the verge of things getting out of hand in the second half, as Greenwood reeled off 13 straight points to gain a 29-17 lead. … more

SPRINGFIELD — Storylines involving Nixa backups Jaise Combs and Bryce Foster highlighted the Eagles’ Blue Division championship run at the Blue & Gold Tournament. more

SPRINGFIELD — For Lily Mahy, once again nothing but air was followed by nothing but net. more

SPRINGFIELD — For a player whose launch at the varsity level last season was very loud, Nixa’s Taylor Wood has gone under the radar while establishing herself as a super sophomore this winter. more

SPRINGFIELD — Ozark won a 3-point contest with Greenwood on Friday, but still fell to the Jays 72-61 in a battle for fifth place in the Gold Division at the Blue & Gold Tournament. more