Nixa was left looking for the mentality to score at all costs following its 4-1 setback at the hands of Kickapoo on Thursday. more

Phin Scott grew up with his friends joking with him that his name is derived from the former Disney cartoon, “Phineas and Ferb.” more

Ozark’s Josey Roberts was on another level while leading the Lady Tigers past Nixa 216-218 at Rivercut Golf Course on Thursday. more

Nixa’s offense breaks from its huddle on running plays knowing the ball will be in running back Ramone Green’s hands more often than not. But the Eagles aren’t nearly so sure where the ball is headed upon lining up on pass plays. more

One would be hard-pressed to find a player within the COC and perhaps around all of southwest Missouri whose star has risen as dramatically as Ozark senior midfielder/forward Adrian Ortega. more

Ozark's new No. 1 singles player, Germany foreign exchange student Lilli Roeder, is not only making the transition to a new country but from clay courts to hard courts, as well. more

Presley Sundy's penchant for getting to a loose ball was showcased like never before in Nixa's home-opening 4-0 triumph versus Joplin on Tuesday. more

A positive mindset helped Elijah Orris get a handle on his new surroundings at Ozark in time to start at outside linebacker for the Tigers’ Week One opener versus Carl Junction. more

Laine Emmerth perhaps gave Ozark fans a glimpse of the future by running for a touchdown in his Tiger varsity debut last Friday. more

Nixa defender Zack Voelker speaks the truth when talking about four-year lettermen. more

The mindset of her current bunch stands out as much as anything for Ozark coach Adeana Brewer while looking ahead to the Lady Tigers’ season. more

Skylar Hilton’s intro to varsity ball came opposite eventual COC champion Nixa, of all teams, last season. Even as a freshman, she proved she belonged. more