Phin Scott feared his Ozark career might be finished after he inadvertently provided a disastrous fireworks show this past Fourth of July. more

With Ozark’s defense expected to be a strength, coach Jimmy Nimmo would love to see the Lady Tigers’ pitchers adopt a pitch-to-contact philosophy. more

Ozark’s Jason Martin has his sights set on a career in dentistry, but gained experience in the restaurant industry this summer. more

Mason Adair was so excited two years ago about the prospect of his career as a Nixa goalkeeper that he asked coach Evan Palmer about joining the Eagles for summer workouts and watching practices while he was an eighth-grader. more

It didn’t seem possible, given the ample pre-season publicity Spencer Ward received, but his hype train gained even more steam Friday. more

The way Nixa linebacker Eli Frazier sees it, one reason he and so many of his defensive teammates enjoyed such an exceptional debut Friday is the Eagles offensive line. more

Some of the storylines surrounding Clever’s 34-6 season-opening loss to Springfield Central rated as a surprise, if not a shock, to the Jays. more

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CARL JUNCTION — Jack Bowers’ triumphant return to Ozark’s offensive backfield helped make coach Jeremy Cordell’s Tigers debut a winner Friday. more

Scouting Nixa's season-opening contest Friday versus Webb City: more

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Going back to his own playing days at Ava, Clever coach Willie Howard can relate to how opposing running backs and quarterbacks feel upon being tackled by Jays linebacker Jack Whitlinger. more