Behind the Stripes

This fall, we are so excited about the launch of our new athletic website: OzarkMoTigers.org! The website (and app) features schedules, scores, rosters and the latest news about your favorite Ozark teams! If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet take a few minutes, I promise you won't regret it!

➡️visit ozarkmotigers.org to check out the website

➡️download the app: APPLE GOOGLE

This week, OHS Sophomore Ellsie Estes has been selected as an Athlete of the Week! Ellsie is a crucial member of the varsity cross country team, kicking off her season with an excellent finish at the SWCCCA meet, according to Head Cross Country Coach Mitchell Furtkamp.

"Ellsie has shown consistent effort from the beginning of summer until now," Furtkamp said. "She kicked off the cross country season with a seventh-place overall finish at the Southwest Cross Country Coaches Association meet in Bolivar. Her time of 19:49 at that meet places her top 10 all-time for our program. She led our girls to an overall meet victory as they placed first out of 21 teams. It will be fun to see what other accomplishments Ellsie and our girls team have in store this season."

Congrats Ellsie!

This week, OHS Sophomore Josey Roberts has been selected as an Athlete of the Week! Josey is an influential leader on the varsity girls golf team, according to Head Girls Golf Coach Daniel Mullis.

"To start the season, she had a second-place finish at the Lady Laker Invitational in Camdenton," Mullis said.

Josey is also coming off an impressive freshman season, where she placed fifth at the Class 4 State Golf Tournament.

Congrats Josey!

This week, OHS Senior Maddie Hylton has been selected as Artist of the Week! Maddie is a member of the OHS color guard and serves the team as a captain this year, according to Color Guard Coach Theresa Walls.

"Maddie is an exceptional leader in our program," Walls said. "She is constantly taking care of her teammates both on and off the field while setting the performance standard to a new bar each week. I can't wait to see what she achieves this competition season."

Congrats Maddie!

This week, OHS Senior Adam Lupton has been selected as Tiger of the Week! Adam is an integral part of Ozark's Speech and Debate team, according to Speech and Debate Sponsor Nathan Harmon.

"Adam is a strong advocate for debate and respectful discourse," Harmon said. "He is a leader in Speech and Debate."

Adam said, "I'm excited for the start of a new season and can't wait to see how well we do."

Congrats Adam!

Make sure you never miss an event this year and pick up your 2023-24 activity pass now! They are $50 for adults and $25 for students. They get you access to all 7th-12th grade home games (except MSHSAA postseason events).

➡️ Order and pay for them online here: https://bit.ly/3Yk3ikj

➡️ They can also be paid for with cash or check in the OHS athletic office (417-582-5711)

The Ozark Tigers Booster Club is looking for new members and will have tables set up at the OHS athletic events over the next few weeks! The Booster Club is made up of parents, family and community members volunteering to give back to the Ozark athletic teams, activities and clubs. They have raised and given back over $500,000 the past six years to Ozark programs. Make sure to stop at their table to get more information!

Tom Meyer is currently the Director of Bands in the Ozark School District. He teaches instrumental music from grades 7-12 and helps lead the Pride of the Ozarks marching band. Meyer has been at Ozark since 2012. He has a degree in Music Education from Missouri State University. Before teaching at Ozark, he worked with numerous world-renowned drum corps, the Colts and Music City. Meyer is also a sought-after judge and clinician for concert and marching band competitions around Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas.

Ozark Volleyball took home first place from the Crossroads Classic Tournament on Sept. 9. The tournament, held in Effingham, Illinois, featured 24 teams from Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. Congrats ladies!

Ozark Boys JV Soccer team came home champions after taking first place in the Carthage Tournament on Sept. 9. The team took on Carthage in the championship game, winning the game 4-2 after going to penalty kicks. Nick Psarev had two huge saves, helping the team take home the first-place trophy! Congrats gentleman!

On Sunday, Sept. 10, JROTC cadets gave a very special exhibition performance at local restaurant B29! We love seeing our students out in the community! Great job Tigers!

Monday, Sept. 4, 2023

Football JV/9th @ Republic

• JV: 0-44 (L)
• 9th: 15-28 (L)

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023

Boys Soccer Varsity/JV @ Carl Junction

• Varsity: 6-1 (W)
• JV: 8-0 (W)

Softball Varsity/JV @ Branson

• Varsity: 14-7 (W)

• JV: 13-2 (W)

Girls Tennis Varsity/JV VS Nixa

• Varsity: 5-4 (W)

• JV: 16-14 (W)

Volleyball Varsity/JV/9th @ Kickapoo

• Varsity: 0-3 (L)

• JV: 2-0 (W)

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023

Softball JV VS Kickapoo

• JV (Game 1): 8-1 (W)
• JV (Game 2): 2-0 (W)

Girls Golf JV @ Buffalo

• JV: 5th place overall, see individual results here.

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023

Volleyball Varsity/JV/9th @ Jefferson City

• Varsity: 3-0 (W)
• JV: 2-1 (W)
• 9th: 2-0 (W)

Softball Varsity/JV @ Carthage

• Varsity: 1-2 (L)
• JV: 11-12 (L)

Girls Tennis Varsity/JV @ Joplin

• Varsity: 7-2 (W)
• JV: 19-3 (W)

Girls Golf Varsity @ Marshfield

• Varsity: 11th place overall, see individual results here.

Friday, Sept. 8, 2023

Football Varsity @ Joplin

• Varsity: 0-28 (L)

Softball Varsity Fall Festival

• VS Rolla: 14-3 (W)
• VS Ft. Zumwalt West: 7-3 (W)
• VS Lee's Summit West: 3-6 (W)

Boys Soccer Varsity @ Glendale VS Liberty North

• Varsity: 1-2 (L - PK)

Boys Soccer JV @ Carthage Tournament

• VS Monett: 8-0 (W)

Volleyball Varsity @ Crossroads Classic (Effingham, Illinois)

• VS Effingham: 2-0 (W)
• VS Terre Haute South: 2-0 (W)

Girls Tennis JV @ Republic Tournament

• JV: won medals in several flights

Boys Swim & Dive @ Natatorium

• No results available

Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023

Boys Soccer Varsity @ Glendale VS Northwest

• Varsity: 3-0 (W)

Softball Varsity Fall Festival

• VS Verdigris: 11-2 (W)
• VS Marquette: 16-1 (W)

Boys Soccer JV @ Carthage Tournament

• VS Glendale: 1-0 (W)
• VS Carthage: 1-0 (W, PK)

Volleyball Varsity @ Crossroads Classic (Effingham, Illinois)

• VS Massac County: 2-0 (W)
• VS Wheaton St. Francis: 2-0 (W)
• VS Glenbard West: 2-1 (W) (Championship)

Boys' Swim & Dive @ Natatorium

• No results available

OHS Fishing Team State Shootout

• No results available

Cross Country @ Lebanon

• Girls Varsity: 2nd place
• Girls JV: Katie Hartgraves placed 1st overall
• Boys Varsity: 3rd place
• Boys JV: 1st place (Garrett Stafford placed 1st overall)

Aleah Hayes (class of '09) was awarded a Wynn award in 2017 by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame for her time playing volleyball at Ozark High School, Texas Tech and Columbia College. Hayes was a two-time All-State selection and two-time All-District first team. She was a three-time Southwest Missouri All-Region team pick and was Ozark's MVP for two years. Overall, she was a four-year starting varsity setter and part of the 2007 district championship team, finishing as the school record holder in aces in a match (11), season assists (724), career assists (2,076) and career aces (120).

Learn more about some of Ozark's awesome alumni by checking out our Wall of Fame.

Every week our Ozark Tigers are featured in media around the region! Check out how we were featured last week below!

Christian County Headliner

• Ozark offense not able to get on track against stout Joplin defense
  
• Carlton's home run total already to eight as Lady Tigers win four at Festival
  
• By the numbers — Penalties assessed against Tigers have been few and far between
  
• In first go-around on gridiron, Guse has emerged as capable wingman in Ozark air attack
  
• Ozark senior second baseman Merrell looking to regain her sophomore stroke
  
• Lewis' three shutout innings of relief, Carlton's two homers keep Ozark streak alive
  
• Owens anxious to create culture that includes both Ozark boys and girls soccer