Behind the Stripes

Congrats to OHS Junior Audrey Carlton who broke the Ozark High School record for most home runs in a single season last week. Audrey now holds the record with 18 after hitting three homeruns during the Rolla Tournament championship game versus Nixa. The previous record was held by Nya Morgan (Class of '18) with 17. Congrats Audrey!

Last week, OHS's girls golf gave a stellar performance at the COC Tournament. Sophomore Josey Roberts took home the top prize with a score of 70, winning by 12 strokes, and two under par for the course at Briarbrook. Ozark also took home second place as a team with a score of 389. Congrats ladies! Read more about the golf team's performance here.

It is that time of year again, where your Ozark Tigers take on the Nixa Eagles in the Backyard Brawl on October 20 at Nixa's Eagle Stadium at 7:00 p.m.

The annual contest is more than a game; it is an opportunity to support Ozark in our "Can the Eagles" competition. The district with the most contributions to Ozark's Least of These will earn bragging rights and the "Can Trophy" award.

Help your Tigers by giving today!

Give by:

• Texting "Ozark" to 417-620-3210
• Online Donations: https://snwbl.it/iSAjWP
• Scanning the QR Code
• Bring in non-perishable food items or monetary donations to ANY Ozark School building
  
  

Together we can make a real impact in our community.

This week, OHS Senior Kayleigh Shadwick has been selected as an Athlete of the Week! Kayleigh is an asset to the OHS Varsity Cheer team, recently helping the team win another 6A Regional Championship, according to Head Coach Tess Keller.

"Our program is fortunate enough to have an athlete like Kayleigh," Keller said. "Kayleigh demonstrates everything the culture our program sets out to obtain. While Kayleigh’s athleticism and skills are apparent, what is more impressive is her willingness to adhere to the 'it’s not what’s best for me, but what’s best for the team' motto our program implements. She willingly accepts change and correction, and is one of our most coachable athletes. Kayleigh plays a vital part in the success of our program and we are so thankful to have one last season with her."

Congrats Kayleigh!

This week, OHS Junior Laine Garner has been selected as an Athlete of the Week! Laine is an integral member of OHS's cross country program, according to Head Coach Mitchell Furtkamp.

"Laine has been a cornerstone of our program for three years," Furtkamp said. "She brings confidence and positivity to every practice and race. Laine set a personal record (PR) this week at the prestigious Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Her time of 19:49 ranks her 11th all-time in program history. Laine looks to be running stronger every week heading into our postseason races. It will be exciting to see how the girls team and Laine finish out this cross country season."

Congrats Laine!

This week, OHS Junior MJ McDonald has been selected as Artist of the Week! MJ is a key member of Ozark High School choir program, according to Choir Director Amy Brammer.

"MJ has been an incredible leader for the OHS Choral program, both in Men's Chorus and Chorale," Brammer said. "He is always on time to class, always on task during rehearsal, and provides leadership to his section in many ways. MJ is very musically gifted, and sings his part out with confidence, but he is also an exemplary example of the type of student we are trying to foster within our program."

Congrats MJ!

This week OHS Junior Riley Jackson is our Tiger of the Week! Riley is the president of Educators Rising, a club geared at helping students who want to go into education, Sponsors Trista Hilton and Amy Sappington said.

"Riley is the president of our chapter this year and her passion for being a teacher in the future is motivational for all of the students in Educators Rising," Hilton said. "She is a great leader, very organized, driven to be successful, and most importantly has an undeniable passion for the field of education. Riley attended regional, state, and national EdRising conferences and competitions last year and plans to do so again this year. She sets an extraordinary example for all students in the education and training program and we are so blessed to have her."

Sappington added that Riley is a great leader for the organization.

"She hopes to be a teacher in the future," Sappington said. "She does a great job when working with Ozark students through internships and volunteer experiences."

Congrats Riley!

Ozark Junior High volleyball hosts Nixa tomorrow (10/10) beginning at 5:30 PM. Both seventh & eighth grade teams are currently undefeated in COC play and will compete for a conference title. If you haven't had the chance to see our volleyball girls play this year come out and support them tomorrow evening!

Join Ozark Football for Staff Appreciation Night this Friday 10/10 at 7 p.m. at Tiger Stadium when your Tigers take on the Branson Pirates!

Chief Jason Allen is currently Ozark High School Senior JROTC Army Instructor and he has been since 2022. He served in the U.S. Army for 21 years and currently is helping instruct the JROTC Raider teams through their competition season.

"What's not to love about Ozark?" he said. "As a member of the U.S. Army, I always knew I wanted to teach JROTC when I retired. Once that time came, Ozark was the clear and obvious choice. I have two favorite things about coaching in our community: one, the kids are great, and two, my colleagues are wonderful. They make coming to work fun."

In their first competition of the season, OHS's Varsity Cheer Team took home the top prize from the St. Louis Regional being named the 6A Large Varsity Regional Champions! Congrats ladies we can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the season!

The Pride of the Ozarks Marching Band started their competition season off with a bang taking home the Grand Champion Prize from the Valhalla Marching Competition hosted by Parkview High School in Springfield. The band also won awards for Outstanding Soloist (Jakob Nickel - Flute) and Outstanding Color Guard. Earlier in the day, the band took second to Neosho in prelim competition, only losing by .050 while also picking up awards for Outstanding Soloist (Truman Griessel - Alto Sax) and Outstanding Color Guard. Congrats to all!

On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Ozark High School Army JROTC Raider Team hosted the third Brigade Raider Championship sponsored by the United States Army JROTC Cadet Command at Camp Arrowhead. Ozark represented well, bringing home numerous new trophies including:

Black Team

• Overall: 1st
  

White Team

• Overall: 6th

Red Team

• Overall: 8th

Ultimate Raider

● Female: Cadet Drew Ridinger-3rd place.

● Male: Cadet Dayton Moison-2nd place.

Read more about the competition here.

Monday, October 2, 2023

Girls Varsity Golf @ COC Tournament

• Sophomore Josey Roberts takes first winning by 12 strokes, Ozark took Runner-up as a team with a score of 389.

Varsity/JV Softball VS Lebanon

• Varsity: 2-1 (W)
• JV: 4-0 (W)

Freshman Football VS Carthage

• Freshman: 25-36 (L)

JV Football @ Carthage

• JV: 0-41 (L)

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Varsity/JV/9th Grade Volleyball VS Willard

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

Varsity/JV Softball VS Republic

• Varsity: 3-5 (L)
• JV: 5-2 (W)

Boys Varsity/JV Soccer VS Republic

• Varsity: 8-0 (W)
• JV: 6-2 (W)

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Varsity/JV/9th Grade Volleyball VS Springfield Catholic

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

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Varsity/JV/9th Grade Volleyball @ Neosho

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

Boys C Team Soccer @ Monett

• C Team: 1-0 (W)

Friday, October 6, 2023

Varsity Softball @ FCNB Rolla Softball Invitational

• VS Mid-Buchanan: 8-1 (W)
• VS Webster Groves: 7-3 (W)
• VS Capital City: 3-1 (W)
• VS Nixa: 9-3 (W) (won tournament)

Boys Varsity Swim and Dive VS West Plains

• Results N/A

Varsity Football @ Neosho

• Varsity: 14-20 (L)

Boys Varsity Soccer @ Rock Bridge Invitational

• VS Monett: 8-0 (W)

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Band @ Valhalla Marching Festival

• Prelims: 2nd place by .050, outstanding soloist (Truman Griessel - Alto Sax) and Outstanding Color Guard
• Finals: Grand Champions, Oustanding Soloist (Jakob Nickel - Flute) and Outstanding Color Guard

Varsity Cross Country @ Branson Invite

• Results N/A

9th Grade Volleyball @ Nixa Freshman Tournament

• Tournament Champions

Girls JV Volleyball @ Kickapoo JV Tournament

• Took 2nd place at tournament

Boys Varsity Soccer @ Rock Bridge Invitational

• VS Oakville: 1-1 (T)
• VS Rock Bridge: 2-2 (T)

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)

Jade Hayes (Class of '11) is best known for her time as a star player on Ozark volleyball team. Hayes was a two-time Missouri Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year, was Prep Volleyball National Player of the Year, played collegiately at Mizzou, and currently holds the school records for aces and kills in a single match; block and kills in a single season; and most career kills. Her jersey is retired in Ozark.

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: NEOSHO 20, OZARK 14
  
• OZARK’S JOSEY ROBERTS WINS COC GOLF TOURNAMENT
  

Christian County Headliner

• Bowers nets 105-yard rushing night, but Ozark suffers 20-14 setback at Neosho
  
• Munoz making most of his senior season as Ozark starting linebacker
  
• Tigers prepare for face-off with 5,000-yard Neosho quarterback Hughes
  
• Ozark 1-10 when scoring three runs or less, after falling 5-3 in home finale to Republic
  
• Middle hitter Thompson has overcome late start to become key cog for Lady Tigers
  
• Lady Tigers' converted libero Humble playing 'better than anyone could have asked'
  

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