Ever since eventual 2020 Class 6 state champion Ray-Pec ended Nixa's post-season run two years ago, Eagles running back Ramone Green has kept tabs on the Panthers. more

Through Trevor Carlton's junior year at Ozark, the goalkeeper wasn't exactly feeling love from the community in general for the Tigers' soccer program. more

In a sense, instant replay was in play for Nixa's 2-1 double-overtime Class 4 District 5 loss to Ozark. At least from the perspective of Eagles coach Evan Palmer, the controversial ending rekindled a painful memory. more

If Jason Martin has learned anything from re-starting the action with corner kicks over the past 10 years, it's to be receptive to being critiqued.    more

Any Ozark opponents who didn't take note of freshman Simon Yates at the junior-varsity level need to be aware of him in his role as a backup forward for the Tigers. more

For a night anyway, all the frustrations and inconsistencies that have plagued Nixa this season were forgotten. more

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Ever an optimist, Ozark's Kopelyn Delong found encouragement after finishing 31st at Districts and one spot short of a State berth a year ago. more

It's come naturally for Nate Brower to calm himself once a game ends and seemingly instantly cool the flames inside that fuel his fire for 48 minutes. more

Caleb Lepant's increasingly impressive resume was minus a post-season goal entering the start of Class 4 District 5 play this week. more

Ozark’s stretch of three straight District championship seasons came to an unceremonious end last year, when the Tigers were ousted in the first round of Class 4 District 5. more

Who can blame Nixa coach Evan Palmer for admittedly not knowing what to expect from his Eagles this week in Class 4 District 5 play? more