

Behind the Stripes
Nov. 20, 2023

Ozark Poms Team
"People can expect to see some ABBA and a winning kicks routine from the Poms team this year! As always we are looking forward to more loud half-time shows and pep rallies!"
- Shawnna Wilson, Head Poms Coach
Girls Basketball
"In the upcoming basketball season, our team will continue to showcase an exciting style of team basketball that puts our players in the best position to succeed. Our goals include competing for a conference championship in the always loaded Central Ozark Conference as well as a Class 6 District Championship."
- Brandon Clift, Head Girls Basketball Coach
Theater
"We just wrapped up another successful musical this year and are coming up on competition season. I look forward to watching my students grow and push themselves further in their acting. We're thinking about doing a mystery for our spring show, which should be fun for the cast and audiences alike!"
- Caraline Dawson, Theater Director
Ozark Varsity Cheer
"Our motto this season is reload and repeat. We are reloading the progress and growth while working to repeat the success. We are determined to add state championship number 14 to our list, along with a three-peat to our game day state titles. We are growing and pushing further ever single day, all while cheering on the Tigers, one game at a time!"
- Tess Keller, Head Varsity Cheer Coach
Winter Guard
"The color guard and winter guard have been working hard to expand our skills and creativity in the sport of the arts. We will continue to achieve at a high standard and are looking forward to our competition season."
- Theresa Walls, Head Color Guard Coach
Boys Basketball
"We look forward to building off our late season turn around last year. We have a lot of experience returning along with a few new faces to the varsity level. If we continue to grow as a team we will be in line to compete for championships, which is always the goal at Ozark."
- Mark Schweitzer, Boys Basketball Head Coach
Girls and Boys Wrestling
"These teams will be young, and somewhat inexperienced; however, they should be fun to watch. They have worked hard for this upcoming opportunity. People can expect to see great energy, and a team that will just keep moving forward."
- Tod Sundlie, Girls and Boys Head Wrestling Coach
Choir
"We debuted a brand new class in our program called "Audio Engineering". It's taught by Mr. Gately and will utilize our new state-of-the-art recording studio at the OIC. Students will receive hands-on training in all aspects of this discipline and will serve our district in a variety of capacities after receiving training within the curriculum."
- Amy Brammer, OHS Choir Director
Girls Swim and Dive
"Last season seven swimmers qualified for state and the team took third place at the SWMO Championships! We would like to continue to build on the work we did last year, building habits to get better and better in the pool."
- Steve Boyce, Head Girls Swim Coach
Winter (sports) is coming!!
After a stellar fall season, we're ready to transition into the winter season! Winter games really kick off in the next few weeks, so mark your calendar to come cheer on your Ozark Tigers in basketball, girls swim and dive, and wrestling!
The first home games of the season are:
- Girls Basketball (all levels) : 12/14 VS West Plains
- Boys Basketball (all levels): 12/22 VS Central
- Girls & Boys Wrestling (all levels): 1/6/24 Ozark Youth Tournament
- Girls Swim and Dive: 12/1 VS Carl Junction
Keep up with their schedules at https://www.ozarkmotigers.org/
We have been loving our new athletic/activities website OzarkMoTigers.org! It's an awesome one-stop-shop for everything you would want to know about your Ozark Tigers athletics and activities! Check out 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
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)
Meet Ozark Alum, Billy Hanks!
Billy Hanks (Class of '44) is just one of Ozark's fabulous alumni! Hanks was first team All-State in 1944, was a four-year varsity letterman and his jersey number is retired in Ozark. Hanks was on the Drury University men's basketball team from 1944 to 1945. In 1947, he signed a contract to play basketball professionally.
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!
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