The 2023 All-Central Ozark Conference Football Team is listed below. The Offensive Player of the Year is Joplin senior running back Quin Renfro. The Defensive
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Central (Park Hills) scored the first 26 points of the Class 3 state title game and looked in complete control with a
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Webb City and Carthage had their chances late, but both ultimately fell short against squads from Arkansas in their respective opening-round
ANDERSON, Mo. — Joplin started the tenure of first-year head coach Nick Pfeifer off on a high note with a convincing 70-45 road win over
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — After trailing much of the first half, shorthanded Carl Junction rallied back to take the lead late in the third quarter
Webb City’s football team suffered a 21-20 loss to Republic in the Class 5 semifinals on Saturday afternoon. The setback ended Webb City’s season, while
REPUBLIC, Mo. — A late turnover doomed a potential game-winning drive, and the Webb City Cardinals saw the 2023 season end in heartbreaking fashion.
SENECA, Mo. — Seneca will be playing in the state title game for the first time since 2013 after blowing out St. Pius X 41-17
LAMAR, Mo. — Lamar is back in a familiar setting—playing for a state title. The Tigers jumped out to a big lead and never let
With the departure of coach Bronson Schaake after two seasons with the program, Joplin elevated assistant coach Nick Pfeifer to lead the Eagles ahead of
While Carl Junction lost several key contributors from last season to graduation, the cupboard is far from bare as the Bulldogs look to continue their
Webb City returns a group of standout guards entering the 2023-24 season. And with three returning starters, and plenty of overall team depth, expectations
The experienced backcourt trio of Mia Robbins, Malorie Stanley and Kirra Long will lead the Webb City girls basketball team this winter. In addition
Joplin graduated four integral seniors from last year’s team, but the Eagles return two starters and several others who boast varsity experience and are ready
College Heights boys basketball returns three of its five starters and several others with varsity experience ahead of the 2023-24 season. Even after losing integral
ANDERSON, Mo. — McDonald County’s historic season came to an end on Saturday when the Mustangs came out on the wrong side of a 31-28
LAMAR, Mo. — For the fourth straight year, the Lamar Tigers have advanced to the state semifinals. Propelled by a dominant second half, Lamar
WEBB CITY, Mo. — The final home game of the 2023 season was one to remember for the Webb City Cardinals. With an impressive
AVA, Mo. — Seneca is making a second straight trip to the state semifinals for the first time since the 1994-95 seasons after dominating Ava
McAuley Catholic boys basketball has the luxury of suiting up four players who saw time in the starting lineup a year ago. “We are very
Joplin boys basketball wrapped up play in the 12 Courts of Christmas basketball tournament on Saturday. The Eagles took a loss to Smithville on Friday
The Neosho Holiday Classic will get underway on Wednesday. The brackets for the tournament are posted below. MORE INFORMATION: Neosho School District
Kickapoo held Joplin to four field goals in the first half, building a 20-point lead the Chiefs would never relinquish in a 60-20 win over
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Taking the court with a little extra motivation, Webb City started fast and finished strong in an 88-58 victory over Seneca
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