Behind the Stripes

This week, OHS Senior Kade McClearn has been selected as an Athlete of the Week! Kade is a crucial member of the varsity cross country team, placing really well in recent races according to Cross Country Head Coach Mitchell Furtkamp.

"Kade is gaining confidence every race moving into the bulk of his senior season," Furtkamp said. He had two great finishes in the past two weeks; taking third overall at the Lebanon Invitational and second overall at the Willard Highline Invitational. His second place finish at Willard led our boys to the team title at that meet. I believe Kade will continue to build off these performances and complete his senior season being one of the better runners to come through our cross country program."

Congrats Kade!

This week, OHS Junior Ruben Arvizu Jr. has been selected as an Athlete of the Week! Ruben is a defensive lineman for Ozark's varsity football team, and is a key piece of the Tiger's defense, according to Football Head Coach Jeremy Cordell.

"He has been a consistent leader up front on the defensive line," Cordell said. "He had his best game of the year last week against Webb City with a key sack and several tackles. He is always dialed in during meetings and football time."

Congrats Ruben!

This week, OHS Senior Gracie Gant has been selected as Artist of the Week! Gracie currently serves as the head drum of the Pride of the Ozark's Marching band and helps lead the band, according to Assistant Band Director DJ Faught.

"She's a fantastic leader," Faught said. "She is always ready to serve the band program with a smile on her face."

Congrats Gracie!

This week, OHS Senior Jeffrey Edge has been selected as Tiger of the Week! Jeffrey is a part of Ozark's culinary arts program and is currently one of four Ozark students interning at Finley Farms Mill, according to OHS Culinary Teacher Laurent Watts

"Jeffrey is always working and voluntarily helps others out," Watts said. "He always has a smile and is ready to learn. Jeffrey is a hard worker, great learner and displays the spirit of a Tiger."

Congrats Jeffrey!

Coach Mark McBain is currently the head coach for the girls tennis team and the assistant coach for the boys tennis team. He began coaching in Ozark in 1998. Although he retired from teaching in Ozark in 2021, he continues to coach. Before retiring he was a special education teacher at Ozark High School and a school counselor.

"Tennis is my favorite sport to play and coach," McBain said. "Over the span of over two decades, I got to see the tennis program grow and had the opportunity to teach the game of tennis to many students who participated on the tennis team over those years."

Ozark Educator’s Rising students had a great time touring the Southwest Baptist University's Education Department on Sept. 22! They also got to hang out with retired Ozark Superintendent, Kevin Patterson who is now the head of the Education Division at SBU. They were able to talk with him about why becoming a teacher is one of the most rewarding careers!! What a cool day!

Congrats to our boys soccer team for shutting out Nixa in a 2-0 to keep the Christian County Cup in Ozark!! Over the last 10 years, Ozark boys soccer has played Nixa 14 times Nixa winning seven matches and Ozark winning seven matches. Ozark currently has to 10-2 (4-0 COC) for the season and shows no signs of slowing down!

Congrats to the Ozark varsity girls cross country team who placed 12th at the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree. The Oklahoma State course is regarded as one of the finest in the nation, and the girls placed 12th among some elite competition! Congrats ladies!

• Result N/A

• Varsity: 0-9 (L)
• JV: 10-23 (L)

JV/Freshman Football @ Willard

• JV: 16-36 (L)
• Freshman: 21-16 (W)

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
Girls JV Golf @ Strafford Tournament

• Results N/A

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

• Varsity: 2-7 (L)
• JV: 4-3 (W)

Girls Varsity/JV Tennis VS Webb City

• Varsity: 7-2 (W)
• JV: 8-4 (W)

• Varsity: 2-0 (W)
• JV: 3-1 (W)

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
Girls Varsity/JV Golf @ Nixa Rivercut Rumble

• Results N/A

• Varsity: 7-5 (W)
• JV: 2-1 (W)

Girls Varsity/JV Tennis @ Glendale

• Varsity: 3-6 (L)
• JV: 10-2 (W)

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

Varsity/JV Softball @ Neosho

• Varsity: 0-8 (L)
• JV: 15-3 (W)

• Varsity: 0-9 (L)
• JV: 9-5 (W)

• Varsity: 4-0 (W)
• JV: 5-0 (W)

• VS Republic: 7-3 (W)
• VS Carthage: 3-5 (L)

• Results N/A

• Varsity: medals in 2 flights

• Varsity: 0-38 (L)

Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023
Boys Varsity/JV Soccer @ Glendale

• Varsity: 3-2 (W)
• JV: 0-1 (L)

• Girls Varsity: placed 12th

Jason Gladfelder (Class of '09) is best known for his time as a linebacker for Ozark High School and playing football at Grand View University. His jersey number has been retired by Ozark. While an asset to Ozark during his time, Gladfelder really made his mark at Grand View University in Iowa, helping lead the team to a national championship in 2013 as team captain and defensive MVP.

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!

Ozark Sports Zone

• PICTURES: WEBB CITY 38, OZARK 0
  
• OZARK CLAIMS SEVENTH STRAIGHT WIN OVER NIXA IN 2-0 VICTORY
  
• PICTURES: OZARK 2, NIXA 0
  
• PICTURES: WILLARD 45, OZARK 23
  

Christian County Headliner

• Depth allowing Lady Tigers to exceed expectations with unprecedented success
  
• Minus Bowers and Smith, Ozark offense not able to get on track at Webb City
  
• Emerging linebacker standout Elliott grateful to have Cordell as his position coach
  
• Ozark offense looks to continue its recent success against Webb City
  
• Patchwork applied to 'The West Bluff Wall,' Ozark retains Christian County Cup
  
• Third league loss likely puts an end to Ozark's hopes of repeating as COC champs
  
• After settling in at Ozark, physically-imposing Williams' role growing
  

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