Behind the Stripes
Nov. 20, 2023
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Ozark’s cross country program had a historic season this fall with a number of big wins both on the girls’ and boys’ teams. Girls varsity, boys varsity, girls JV and boys JV all swept the Willard Invitational and the Lebanon Invitational.
The girls varsity team had a great run including winning the Central Ozark Conference championship. They also qualified as a team for the MSHSAA State Meet and placed 13th overall, making them the top team from southwest Missouri.
READ MORE ABOUT THEIR SEASON AND SEE POST SEASON HONORS HERE
Boys Soccer
If you were lucky enough to see the Ozark boys soccer team this season, you got to watch one of the best teams in school history.
Varsity ended the season in an amazing place as Central Ozark Conference and District Champions. They were ranked as the 12th best soccer team in the state, were the only team in the state to score over 100 goals this season; and scored the most goals in school history.
READ MORE ABOUT THEIR SEASON AND SEE POST SEASON HONORS HERE
Volleyball
Ozark volleyball had a stellar season this year, once again going undefeated in conference play and earning the title of Central Ozark Conference Champions for the sixth season in a row. Varsity ended the season with a record of 29-6. JV with a record of 23-2, and Freshman with a record 21-1-1.
We’re so proud of what all these players have accomplished!!
READ MORE ABOUT THEIR SEASON AND SEE POST SEASON HONORS HERE
Girls Golf
Ozark girls golf had an awesome season this fall. They performed stellar at a number of tournaments and went 2-1 in their individual matches this season.
These ladies had a wonderful season, can’t wait to see what they do in future!
READ MORE ABOUT THEIR SEASON AND SEE POST SEASON HONORS HERE
Softball
Ozark softball had another awesome season of wins and broken records. Varsity ended the season with a record of 23-12 and JV with a record of 20-4.
One of the varsity team’s biggest wins was taking first in the Rolla FCNB Tournament. JV also had their own big tournament win, taking first at the Carthage JV Tournament.
READ MORE ABOUT THEIR SEASON AND SEE POST SEASON HONORS HERE
Football
Ozark football had an awesome season this fall in the midst of a lot of program changes with varsity winning their first playoff game in four years over Waynesville 13-12!
Varsity ended the season with a record of 2-9, JV with a record of 1-8 and Freshman with a record of 4-5.
READ MORE ABOUT THEIR SEASON AND SEE POST SEASON HONORS HERE
Girls Tennis
Ozark girls tennis had an awesome season this fall. The team was 6-3 in conference play with an overall record of 9-8.
Congrats to all our tennis players on an awesome year!
READ MORE ABOUT THEIR SEASON AND SEE POST SEASON HONORS HERE
Boys Swim & Dive
Ozark boys swim and dive had an awesome season this fall. They performed stellar at a number of tournaments and meets, constantly working to better themselves and getting a number of PRs.
We can’t wait to see what this team does next year!
READ MORE ABOUT THEIR SEASON AND SEE POST SEASON HONORS HERE
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)
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