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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lady Eagles top Jaguars in Class 4 State Quarterfinal soccer
NIXA–The Nixa Eagles girls soccer team is headed back to the Class 4 State Semifinals for the first time since 2013, after shutting out Blue Springs South, 1-0, at home, in the State Quarterfinals. Nixa's Shaelee Franck netted the only goal of the match, midway through the second half, to propel the Lady Eagles to victory. The win also breaks a 2-game losing streak to the Jaguars that dates back to last season, when Blue Springs South bounced Nixa out of the state tournament. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
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A look at the Southwest Missouri high school football, athletic indoor facilities
Southwest Missouri has seen a boom in indoor athletics facilities over the last decade, and more are scheduled to open over the next few years. The Joplin area got a head start, but the Springfield area is catching up. Strafford opened its 50-yard indoor football field in 2022, which was followed by Ozark's in 2024. Nixa and Logan-Rogersville will open theirs this summer, while Republic will break ground on its $22 million facility in the coming months. Advertisement Administrators believe more will be built across the state over the next decade. Springfield Public Schools plans to build one in the next few years for its five high schools. Here's a look at the indoor facilities across the region. Vote now: Who in Southwest Missouri has the best high school football stadium? Carl Junction Opened: 2016 Cost: Part of a $13.5 million project Carl Junction built a storm shelter that doubles as a multi-purpose indoor practice facility with artificial turf and batting cages. Carthage Opened: 2019 Cost: $2.2 million The Tiger Activity Center (TAC) opened in Fall 2019 with a 40-yard indoor football field, plus a 10-yard endzone. About $1.5 million came from the Kent D. & Mary L. Steadley Memorial Trust, with $500,000 coming from the McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital Trust. Another $300,000 was raised by local patrons. Cassville Opened: Unclear Cost: Unclear Advertisement Messages to Cassville regarding its indoor facility went unreturned. The Wildcats have had one on campus since at least 2009. Logan-Rogersville Opening: 2025 Cost: Part of a $32 million bond Voters approved a no-tax-increase bond in April 2022, which provided the Rogersville school district $32 million to construct and renovate classrooms at its schools, build and renovate libraries, construct a storm shelter, improve athletic facilities, and develop its indoor athletics facility. The indoor facility includes a 50-yard football field, a new weight room, coaches' offices, batting cages, locker rooms, a sky bridge connecting it to the high school and several other additions. A full turfed football practice field will reside right outside the building. Marshfield Opened: 2025 Cost: Part of a $10 million bond issue Advertisement Marshfield recently opened a multi-purpose building that was part of a 2023 bond issue with no tax increase. The issue also included constructing a storm shelter and expanding the agriculture department shop. The storm shelter was built with the idea of also using it as a multi-purpose building, which includes space for athletic practices. Neosho Opened: 2021 Cost: Part of a $22 million bond issue Neosho opened the La-Z-Boy End Zone Facility in 2021. It features a 40-yard football field plus a 10-yard endzone, batting cages, locker rooms, a weight room and coaches' offices. The facility was approved by Neosho's "Next Step Ballot Measure" in June 2020 and received an additional $400,000 from La-Z-Boy Midwest. The $22 million bond issue also included the creation of a performing arts center among other projects. Opening: 2025 Cost: $18 million Advertisement Nixa is in the final stages of completing its indoor facility after a $47 million bond issue with no tax increase was approved in April 2023. The building cost $18 million, and the school is also looking to update its technology, renovate classrooms, and build storm shelters. Dubbed "The Apex," the indoor facility will feature a full-sized football field and additional space for soccer. It will also house the football locker rooms, community spaces, film rooms, golf simulators, and more. The facility also includes concession stands that will be used when Nixa hopes to build baseball and softball facilities on campus in the near future. Inside the new Ozark High School activities center on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. Opened: August 2024 Cost: Part of a $19 million bond issue Advertisement Voters approved a no-tax-increase bond issue in April 2022, allowing Ozark to open its indoor athletics facility. The bond issue also allowed the district to build storm shelters at Ozark Middle School and Tiger Pay, an early childhood center. Republic Scheduled opening: August 2026 Cost: $22 million Republic will soon break ground on its indoor athletics facility after a no-tax-increase bond issue was approved last month. The building, which will cost around $22 million, will be located behind the high school. The Tigers will have a full indoor football field that includes drop-down batting cages. It will be part of a brick building that also houses classrooms, a band room, a weight room and coaching offices. There will also be a room dedicated to JROTC. Strafford Opened: 2022 Cost: Part of a $7.5 million bond issue Advertisement Strafford's "HPER Building" (for health, physical education, and recreation) was voted on as part of a $7.5 million bond issue passed in 2019. The building features a 50-yard football field and a 10-yard endzone. It also includes additional classrooms, batting cages and other features for other sports. This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Springfield area indoor high school football, athletic facilities
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
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Tuesday is Decision Day for Nixa's Cantwell
NIXA, Mo–Nixa offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell will announce where he'll play his college football Tuesday afternoon. Cantwell is the number one high school recruit in the country for the class of 2026. And the 6-foot-8 300 pound lineman has all the tools to become a collegiate All-American and play football on Sundays. He's also an athlete who's played varsity basketball. And is the best shot put thrower in the state of Missouri. He'd love to follow his father as an Olympic medalist in that sport. The junior was Missouri's Gatorade player of the year. Cantwell is also a 4-point-0 student in classroom. So he checks all of the boxes and some power four football program will be ecstatic this time tomorrow. The finalists are Ohio state, Georgia, Miami and Oregon. The announcement will be made at Nixa's Aetos Center at 2:45 p.m. We'll have coverage on Ozarks First. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
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Food truck that appeared on Shark Tank hopes to expand to Nixa
NIXA, Mo. – A seafood brand that made waves on the Shark Tank is rolling into the Ozarks this summer looking for franchisees. Cousins Maine Lobster, which began as a single food truck and gained national fame after landing a deal with investor Barbara Corcoran on the hit TV show, wants to expand to Nixa. A Cousins Maine Lobster food truck will be in Nixa on Saturday, May 24 at 4 By 4 Brewing. According to its online menu, the chain offers just a few signature items like lobster rolls, clam chowder, and a lobster tail with tater tots. Founded in 2012 by cousins Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac, the company built its reputation on serving wild-caught Maine lobster rolls from a food truck. Their pitch on Shark Tank not only won over Corcoran, but also helped propel the brand into the national spotlight. Since that appearance, Cousins Maine Lobster has grown into a franchise with 85 units operating in more than 35 states. Nixa is one of the latest targets in the company's national expansion strategy. By focusing on smaller cities, the brand hopes to introduce its Northeast-style seafood to areas where high-quality lobster is hard to find. 'We're excited to bring our lobster rolls and seafood experience to Nixa,' said Lindsay Herberger, the company's Director of Franchise Development. 'Our food trucks let us connect directly with communities and bring a taste of Maine to places that might not otherwise have access.' The company plans to open 30 new locations this year and has signed more than 30 development agreements nationwide. No specific launch date has been announced for the Nixa debut, but the company says it's actively seeking franchise partners to help drive the local rollout. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
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Nixa's Cantwell delays college decision
Hello everyone, I'm Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. Starting Thursday and going through Saturday, the best college football players in the country will be drafted by NFL teams. It's something that every football player dreams about since buckling their first chin strap. And that's the case for Nixa's Jackson Cantwell. The difference is that for Cantwell that dream will become a reality in the next few years. Toward that goal, Cantwell is in the process of picking where he wants to go to college. More specificially, which college program will prepare him the best for the National Football League. Jackson Cantwell will be a junior this fall, and is already the top recruit in the class of 2026. He's a five star recruit at offensive tackle. Cantwell is a 6-foot-8, 305 pound athlete that is one of the best prep shot putters and disc throwers in the country as well. Cantwell has narrowed his choices down to four programs. The Georgia BulldogsThe Miami HurricanesThe Ohio State Buckeyesand The Oregon Ducks. Cantwell had planned on making his decisions April 30th. But Wednesday, the Nixa Eagle posted on his instagram account a change of plans. The post reads:New schedule.I'm adding an unofficial visit to Georgia at a date to be named commitment day May for the delays had to make sure I did it right the first deciding between the same list. Jackson Cantwell is visiting Oregon this weekend. Then another trip to Athens to visit the Bulldogs. And after that a decision. For more sports watch Ozarks First news at nine and ten. And I'll see you then. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
