Likely miss it on purpose. . Even before practices started in November, the Nixa Eagles knew they could compete for a state title. Ruffin isnt bothered by the lack of attention. Both teams exchanged baskets on their following couple of possessions. Central's freshman Antonio Starks-Fewell shined in the game as he paced the Bulldog's offense with 18 points. Nixa's great shooting would continue throughout the quarter. Dexter Loveland leads the Trojans with four points. Quick 5-0 run that featured Jacob Lafferty's first points on a 3-pointer from the corner. Wow! Seguin Matador Invitational. Unbelievable block by Lafferty and then he completes a three-point play at the other end for the lead. He knows hes college-ready. Four games will take place each day at JQH Arena. Williams did not convert her free throw and gave Nixa a last-second full-court shot, but the Lady Eagles were unsuccessful. The area's Class 1-3 girls basketball teams have their state quarterfinal games on Friday night while the area's Class 4-6 girls basketball teams continue their district tournaments. Schedule. Parkview started the fourth on a run and trimmed the Republic lead down to six, 56-50 with 7:20 remaining. pic.twitter.com/HfsilITloO. The Eagles finished in fifth at the Tournament of Champions and beat two of the better local squads in Parkview and Springfield Catholic while doing it. But honestly what means the most is how the community rallied around us.. Deverin King led the way for Central, scoring 15 all from behind the arc. Cline made a beautiful jab step, burned his defender, drove to lane and finished the play just before the buzzer sounded, tying the game at 48-48. Updated Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:10 p.m. Nixa Public Schools has released its dates, information, and brackets for the girls and boys basketball Nixa Invitational Tournament (NIT). A 24-point outburst could be every night for Combs if he wanted but he opts to distribute the ball. Men's Basketball 2022-23 Schedules 2022-23 Rosters Tournament Brackets/Info 2023 Youth . In Osborne's farewell tour as head coach, Nixa should be a legitimate contender to win a state title at the season's end. Kavan Walker sinks a 3 and forces a Bolivar timeout. Kickapoo held Ozark scoreless their next possession and took the lead 53-51 with 2:45 remaining. Ozark would extend their lead to 14-7 in the opening minutes of the second quarter. From there, Ozark would sink home two more buckets while Webb City managed one. Ozark would get called for a traveling violation on the next possession and would manage to get one more bucket but it would be too little too late for the Tigers as Kickapoo would make their next free throws and won the game 65-56. It was a group that never doubted itself. 3Q 2:16 Logan-Rogersville 26 Greenwood 25, 3Q 2:41 Logan-Rogersville 26 Greenwood 23, 3Q 3:07 Logan-Rogersville 26 Greenwood 21, 3Q 3:21 Logan-Rogersville 23 Greenwood 21, 3Q 3:51 Logan-Rogersville 23 Greenwood 19, 3Q 4:27 Logan-Rogersville 21 Greenwood 17, 3Q 5:42 Greenwood 17 Logan-Rogersville 16. With the way things are going tonight, we know this game will have Kael Combs hitting a 3 at the buzzer to force overtime. With under three minutes remaining, Bekemeier, again, gave Republic the 59-57 lead with another layup and forced a Nixa time out. Saturday, in the fifth-place game, they overcame a slow start to beat Parkview 48-44. Webb City, again, was scoreless for another two minutes until Mekhi Garrard was fouled and made one-of-two free throws, capping off the scoring for the Cardinals. He may get onto us, but I love the man and I am glad he was our coach.. 2019 Volleyball. Weve got a laundry list of things to do.. Parkview's Damien Harris sank a three and trimmed the Webb City lead down to three but on the next possession the Cardinals Mekhi Garrard responded back with a three of his own and brought the lead back up to six. The half time break was just what Nixa needed and the Eagles made the proper adjustments. Nixa prides itself in being a team that's unselfish even with a few of the best players in southwest Missouri. Wednesday, the bigger high schools joined the. Ozark drew up a beautiful play with a backdoor cut but the ball could not be handled and went out of bounds. COC * vs. Neosho. The game was tied 37-37 all with 30 seconds remaining in the half until Ozark's Flavin nailed home a three to beat the buzzer, giving the Tigers a 40-37 lead at the half. . 1 Nixa vs. No. Combs, considered one of the area's top players, did it all for the Eagles with excellent play defensively that turned into steals and fastbreak layups, driving scores at the basket and clutch 3-pointers when the game hung in the balance. Republic notched the first two points out of the time out but the next possession a Norah Clark three would regain the lead for Nixa. Looking for one more varsity boys team. Phone: 417-724-3500. Below is all pertinent information regarding both tournaments. The time out would work more in favor of Republic as they went on another run to close out the quarter, extending their lead to double-digits, 23-12. Both teams wanted a spot in the Championship game and Kickapoo earned that right but it needed overtime to be settled, as the Chiefs squeaked out with a 65-56 win. Hopefully this will make us better.. (He) overcame a knee injury this summer. The Vikings had their best quarter offensively in the third, propelled by Clark's nine points, and as a team scored 19 points to Central's 14. All the off-season workouts and training that Ruffin did have paid dividends so far this season. 4 Parkview. Offensively, were really struggling, Osborne said. On Ozark's next possession, Flavin swished home a three and the Kickapoo lead was cut to one. America's Choice for High School Sports Tournaments. Parkview didn't lie down as Xzavia McArthur, who stood out for the Vikings throughout the game, splashed a 3 at the other end to put his team back on top. America's Choice for High School Sports Tournaments. From there, Kickapoo would start to be intentionally fouled and led 59-54 with 34 seconds left. by Signature Homes, Top Speed Baseball's 13th Annual Wood Bat Tournament, Ann Kang Invitational Volleyball Tournament. Parkview led 9-5 midway through the first, 11-7 with one minute left and finished the quarter leading 13-8. No one wants to score in the fourth quarter for whatever reason. The first contest went into overtime and was decided in the final seconds in favor of Kickapoo winning 64-62. Notre Dame dropped their first round match up to Logan-Rogersville 65-56. [1] Both teams were held under ten points in each of the remaining quarters. He's alsothe co-host of Sports Talk on Jock Radio weekdays from 4-6 p.m. Blue and Gold: Sparta wins instant classic over Bolivar to advance to Blue Division championship, Republic star Ahlante Askew's heroics help Tigers top Hartville in OT to advance to Blue title game, 2022 Blue and Gold Tournament: Takeaways, scores from Gold Division semifinals, 2022 Blue and Gold Tournament: The top performers from Wednesday's semifinal matchups, Here are the News-Leader's photos from the 2022 Blue and Gold, Pink and White tournaments, 2022 Blue and Gold Tournament: Takeaways, scores from Blue Division quarterfinals, 2022 Blue and Gold Tournament: Takeaways, scores from Gold Division quarterfinals. Nixa would start to pull away and gain a commanding lead midway through the third and led 58-41 heading into the final quarter. Hes been a really good player for us. Republic then upped their lead to 69-63 and Nixa received a technical foul with under a minute thirty remaining, allowing for two converted Republic free-throws and the Lady Tigers led 71-63. 2 Logan-Rogersville, 5:30 p.m. No. ), 18, Central (Springfield), Maleek Herron (Sr.), 11, Webb City 57, Parkview 51 - Jan. 28, 2021. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Nixa High School Boys Basketball Schedule . The Chiefs made both and took the lead 48-46 with 15.7 seconds left. Curry Sutherland splits a pair of free throws but the Wildcats get the board on the missed shot on the back end. You play really good people with quickness and length and it will do that. In overtime, Ozark drained home a three in their opening possession. He did a great job of guarding tonight. The Trojans are on fire and they tie the game! Gardner Casey has five for the Liberators. The girls NIT is Jan. 21-23, 2021, and will follow a round-robin format. He put us in a position to win., More: Milton's Bruce Thornton breaks Nixa's heart at buzzer in 2022 Bass Pro Tournament of Champions. Jaret Nelson, a 6-foot-4forward, often found a way to score when Ruffin and Combs were getting significant defensive attention. I think he does a great job, Milton head coach Allen Whitehart said. 2023 www.news-leader.com. The Eagles have a quick turnaround. Two traveling violations by Central on two made threes did not help their cause in the quarter either. Nixa High School Girls Basketball Schedule . Nixa Invitational Tournament Jan 26 (Thu) 7:00 PM . "We have a chance to be pretty good this year," Osborne said. Nixa Cub Martin JV Tournament Matchup: 11/29-12/2 Willard Basketball Classic Matchup: 12/11 . Nixa Public Schools has released its dates, information, and brackets for the boys and girls basketball Nixa Invitational Tournament (NIT), sponsored by Air Services Heating & and Cooling and All Service. Submitted by Karen McKnight on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 9:16am, 2023 SCOTT ROHRER/HOOVER INVITATIONAL pres. The Parkview Vikings and Central Bulldogs clashed to decide the fifth-place winner in the 2021 Nixa Invitational Tournament, and it would go in favor of the Vikings 56-43. Jordan Douglas fouled from 3 and he sinks his free throws. 146 talking about this. Central coach Jordan Epps trades in whistle for jersey at Pro-Am. With 53.7 seconds remaining, Kickapoo forced an Ozark turnover and was sent to the line for a one-and-one. "When he decides to turn it on, he's really good. Another one-seed in danger? The Vikings would get one more basket and the Bulldogs would get two and concluded the scoring, 56-43. As much as Osborne, known for his reserved nature, would prefer not to talk about it, his players were acutely aware of what the end of his coaching career meant. Central was held to only one point during the first four minutes of the quarter until Herron hit a three with four minutes left on the clock, trimming Parkview's lead to 54-39. Nixa High School Boys Basketball Schedule . Isaac Haney would tie the game for the Chiefs but Ozark took the lead and led 9-7 after one. Notre Dame and New Madrid County Central are in Springfield playing at the Nixa Invitational Tournament over the next few days. FEATURELogan-Rogersville might look like a baseball team but it's one of the Ozarks' best on the court, TOP PERFORMERS2022 Blue and Gold Tournament: The top performers from Tuesday's quarterfinal matchups, PHOTOSHere are the News-Leader's photos from the 2022 Blue and Gold, Pink and White tournaments. . The official Men's Basketball page for the. Georgia Osborn, Allyssa Joyner and Ashton Judd all scored five points apiece in the opening quarter, helping West Plains jump out to a 17-10 lead after one. Ozark led 18-12 after one and a six-point margin would be the closet the Central Bulldogs would get. It's difficult to do so when everything is going right. West Plains 47,Republic 29 - Jan. 22, 2021. Pool A 1st and Pool B 1st will play for the championship. There were a few issues the Eagles had over the tournament the most glaring was going a combined 55.7 percentfrom the free throw line over the three days. These 100 people are the most recently tagged on the site. Nixa's Jason Jones scored on the opening possession and Webb City responded back with a basket from Nickhai Howard. To get two wins in (the Tournament of Champions) is historic for Nixa, Osborne said. But head coach Jay Osborne wants to have his team be great before the Eagles head to the playoffs. Below is all the pertinent information regarding both tournaments. With head coach Jay Osborne set to retire after30 years on the Eagles'sideline along with one of the best rosters in the state, it was Nixa's time. He controls tempo, he takes contact, he fends off (defenders), he gets to his spots. Living up to the hype. The game would be tied at ten all until Republic sparked a 7-0 run midway through the first quarter and jumped out to a 17-10 lead with 2:45 remaining, forcing Parkview to use a time out. Its been really exciting, Nelson said. Missouri State High School Activities Association Missouri State High School Activities Association MSHSAA . This gives us a boost of confidence going into whatever is next on our list, Berry said. Kickapoo's Anton Brookshire, Isaac Haney and Trevon Brazile all had 18 points in the game. Bekemeier scored a tournament-high 33 the previous night. Hes flown under the radar for most of his career, but there's clear evidence that hes a college-level talent. Parkview would keep battling all game but Bekemeier's presence andthe double-digitlead Republic jumped out into in the first would be too much to overcome for the Lady Vikings. Second-half defensive adjustments propelled the Eagles to a 59-35 victory and to the championship game on Saturday. District Champion Class 6 District 6. Those open looks for the Trojans are starting to go in. Varsity: Loss 44 - 68. . They will play Springfield Central tomorrow at 4pm Although Ruffin has grown physically and mentally throughout his high school career, he still puts in the work like hes trying to make the last spot on the varsity roster. Wildcats head coach John Schaefer teased that he's been nervous about his team's offense through the first few weeks of the season. FEATUREBolivar hoops wants to 'embrace the suck.' Another close semifinal and we're getting wild in here. Brazile scored 12 of his 18 in the fourth alone. Well try to get things back on track.. Cline's teammate Kyle Flavin drew a foul in the midst of the driving to the basket, converted the attempt and free throw, and Ozark regained the lead at 45-44 with just around four to play. 3) squared-off for the 2021 Nixa Invitational Championship. History; MSHSAA District Tournament Republic finishes the tournament as the runners-up with a record of 2-1 and Parkview finishes fourth at 0-3. It would be difficult to say that it was anything but a good weekend for the Nixa basketball squad. Nixa, MO . 2023 Nixa Public Schools | 301 S. Main Street | Nixa, MO. Tigers will have one last chance after a timeout. If the offensive issues settle, Nixa could be borderline unstoppable. Republic's offense in the quarter, and what turned out to be the whole game, was paced by Kaemyn Bekemeier who finished with 10 out of her 32 in the quarter. A pair of transition baskets at the end helped stop the Staley run, but the game was close again. Nixa was paced by three Eagles scoring in double-figures and each play who stepped on the court got points. In most games, he was the best player on the floor. 5 Fair Grove 45. He made some big shots and he played with confidence which is something we need.". Walker Loveland gets a three-point play to fall to tie it. 5 Nixa (12-4) and No. Republic kicked-off their final game in the 2021 Girls Nixa Invitational Tournament by winning the opening tip-off against Parkview, Savanna Powell-Goodman drained home a three to give the Lady Tigers a lead and the tone would be set, a high scoring game ultimately in the hands of Republic 74-65. Hilton Head Island , South Carolina. Ozark's Blaine Cline and Kickapoo's Haney exchanged threes in the opening minutes of the fourth. Nixa and Parkview squared off to close out Pool A in the 2021Nixa Boys Invitational. He came to Nixa in 1992, won a state title in 1999, finished third-place in 2002 and was the state runner-up in 2012 and now 2022. Gallery; Nixa High School Nixa High School Main Gym. The Lady Zizzers held Republic to a mere eleven points in the first half and held Republic's sophomore standout Kaemyn Bekemeier to only eight in the game. They finished fifth at the Tournament of Championsamongst a loaded field. The 2022 Girls Nixa Invitational Tournament (GNIT) will be held from January . They'll have the ball. Ruffin's defense, ability to make tough shots and consistency at the free-throw line was a big reason why Nixa went punch-for-punch with one of the best high school basketball teams in the. Kickapoo was also without start Cameron Liggins who was sidelined due to injury. Right after that, the Eagles exorcized a few demons on Friday and avenged an earlier loss to Springfield Catholic with a 56-53 win. Nixa High School Nixa High School Main Gym. Nixa led 18-7 after the first quarter. He is a great coach, Turner said. A couple of forced turnovers by Eagles, a three by Jason Jones and two three's off the bench from Jordyn Turner brought Nixa within three, 31-28, with 2:16 remaining. Kickapoo would start to run away with two minutes remaining in the quarter as the Chiefs took their firstdouble-digit lead in the game, 32-19, on an Anton Brookshire bucket from behind the arc. While Ruffin is one of the area's best players, it took him a while to get to this level. Webb City kept fighting to narrow down the Ozark lead and trimmed it down to three twice, 48-45, midway through the quarter, and 50-47, with 2:26 left. The Eagles will officially open the regular-season at the Willard Basketball Classic on Nov. 30-Dec. 3. When I came in I was kind of a shorter guard and I wasnt really getting looked at because of my size, Ruffin said. Kamies scored a layup to start the scoring in overtime giving Nixa a 61-59 lead. The Nixa boys basketball schedule is set for the 2022-2023 season. Nixa and Republic exchanged buckets back and forth all quarter ending in a 13-13 tie after one. July 11, 2023. They could not. Kickapoo scored 24 points in the third and 23 in the fourth. Pock misses a 3 at the buzzer and we're headed to a second overtime. Webb City would take its first and only lead in the game midway through the quarter, 25-24, by a Cardinals three. Brazile would tally block after block in the game so Central was unable to get anything going in the paint. Whitley and Clark started the scoring in the fourth with back-to-back three's giving Parkview a 50-37 lead with 6:48 left. End of Regulation Hartville 41 Republic 41, AHLANTE ASKEW AT THE BUZZER TO SEND REPUBLIC AND HARTVILLE TO OVERTIME! Nixa Public Schools is announcing that Jenny Talbert will be the new head girls basketball coach for Nixa High School. Osborne said he has no retirement plans at the moment. Ruffin is one of the area's best players, yet doesnt get the same treatment that other good players in the area get. Vikings saw scoring from Damien Harris (6), Zay Beal (3) and Amarre Clark (2) in the half. To do this with the team we have playing together since forever really. Staley got as close as 45-41, but Nixa . A strong second quarter by the Kickapoo propelled the Chiefs to a 81-49 victory over the Central Bulldogs. Although Nixa lost to Milton (Georgia) on a buzzer-beater three in the first round of the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions, there is a positive to draw from the game. The next possession Ali Kamies sank home a three to regain the lead for Nixa 53-50. Nixa ran out to a 5-0 lead in the opening minutes but Republic responded back with a 7-0 run of their own, taking a 7-5 lead and forcing the Lady Eagles to take a time out. Unbelievable game! The 2023 Girls Nixa Invitational Tournament (GNIT) will be held from January 18-21. At the end of the first quarter, Kickapoo led Nixa 20-13. Both teams were tied 13-13 at the end of one, Parkview carried a one-point lead, 26-25, into the half and then Webb City led by one at the end of three 40-39. 7 Hillcrest 97, No. Nick Burri jumper. We have ourselves a rock fight to end all rock fights at halftime. Whatley (6), Cline (5) and Flavin (4) combined for 15 points in the quarter. 3 Hartville, No. From that point, Central held Parkview scoreless, went on a 7-0 run to close the half and trailed 25-22. Republic (74), Parkview (65) - Jan. 23, 2021. It will not be too much of a change with his departure. The final scoreline is deceiving as it was a neck-to-neck battle up until the fourth quarter when Webb City saw two scoreless droughts of nearly two minutes. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. vs. Cape Notre Dame (1st Round) Tournament Bracket; Nixa . 6 Greenwood, 8:30 p.m. No. Webb City scored on their opening possession but the Eagles' defense would hold the Cardinals scoreless for almost two minutes and their offense was clicking on all cylinders. Parkview would only tally 13 second-half points, eight in the third and five in the fourth, and that would not be enough to match Nixa's 33, 20 of which came in the fourth. User Options. What a night of basketball. You can contact him at 417-371-6987, by email [email protected] Twitter at@WyattWheeler_NL. When Kael Combs came out of the locker room at halftime, his dad pulled him aside and told him that the defender on him couldn't guard him. The tournament features two Arkansas high schools, Flippin and Harrison, along with Springfield-Central, Sedalia Smith-Cotton, Bolivar, and Belton. That would be the final points of the quarter until Conway converted two free-throws with 19.1 seconds remaining. Kavan Walker sinks a pair of free throws. 2 Republic 51, No. Republic was unable to break through with their first points in the game until the 5:22 mark in the first quarter. Webb City's Luke Brummit kicked-off the scoring in the fourth with a bucket inside. Nixa went to the line for a one-and-one and missed the front end and got its rebound. Lots of free throws in this game. 4 Ozark vs. No. With a player like Combs leading the way, that dream can become a reality. Kyle Pock for 3 at the buzzer to force overtime! If you want to get the hottest decorations, act now before all the good ones sell out. 6) and Kickapoo (No. Sparta held to a point over the last 6:19 of the half. This game has been awesome. @RamoneGreen1 @NixaHighSchool Contact Us. Vaden broke the drought with a two-point bucket and a free-throw on the next possession, capping off his scoring on the day and finishing with a game-high 20. 2023 Class 6 District 5 girls basketball tournament bracket and information 07.06.23. The back and forth battle from the first continued into the second but propelled by Kaemyn Bekemeier's nine points, of her 33 total, Republic won the quarter 17-15 and carried a 30-28 lead into the half. Kickapoo was intentionally fouled for a one-and-one but could not make the first and gave Ozark one final chance. While its over, it was a run a town can be proud of. Webb City started the scoring in the second quarter and tied the game at 17-17. Kevin "Cub" Martin Nixa JV Basketball Tournament Matchup: 11/29-12/4 . At the end of three, it was 58-32, Kickapoo. This is an 8-team tournament. 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The fewest points scored by a winning team in Blue and Gold history is 28, for what it's worth. Willard Girls JV Tournament Matchup: 12/16 Hickman 2:30 pm Matchup: 12/16 . Logan-Rogersville might look like a baseball team but it's one of the Ozarks' best on the court, 2022 Blue and Gold Tournament: The top performers from Tuesday's quarterfinal matchups, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, F/OT No. Sacramento , California. Wyatt D. Wheeler is a reporter and columnist with the Springfield News-Leader. Central was finally able to break free with their first points in the game at the 4:50 mark, when they sank a three. W, 60-27. Pock with one free throw to shoot after a timeout. With 5:16 remaining in the game, Nixa led by 20, 61-41, and then the second string would start to see the bulk of the action. Nixa Invitational Tournament Jan 27 (Thu) 7:00 PM . I try and get 500 shots up a day and get a workout in too, Ruffin said. Republic had their best offensive quarter in the fourth as they scored ten but the Lazzy Zizzers' trio of Ashton Judd, Allyssa Joyner and MacKenzie Brunson all scored in double-figures, including a combined 13 in the fourth to secure the victory. 6 Greenwood 34, 8:30 p.m. No. Nixa is widely considered as the top high school basketball team in southwest Missouri thanks to its stars including Combs and Ruffin along with the likes of Jaret Nelson, Colton Berry and Jordyn Turner. Every year, Nordstrom celebrates its anniversary with an amazing sale. 3 Hartville 45, F/2OT No. vs. Carnahan Prep (1st Round) Tournament Bracket; Nixa High . Rexroat bucket and the foul but misses the free throw. Eagles just turned the ball over and the Tigers still have a pulse. Site Map; Bids & Notices; Board Policy . Five different Liberators have scored. Kael Combs scored 26 in Nixa's win. 1350 Bluff Dr. Ozark, MO 65721. Fax: 417-724-3515. Paced by Brookshire's game-high 24 points, Kickapoo would notch their first win in the tournament. From there, like it was all game, both teams exchanged baskets back and forth and the game was tied at 57-57. "We'll get better, it's game two and we have a long way to go. The Nixa Eagles and Webb City Cardinals kicked-off the 2021 Boys Nixa Invitational Tournament. The junior basketball star scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half while leading Nixa to a come-from-behind 49-40 win over Parkview on Tuesday night in Springfield. There are plenty of styles and designs to choose from, so finding the best laptop case for you can be a challenge. Webb City scored the final points of the game but fell to Nixa 77-56. W, 57-28. Kickapoo and Nixa drew even in the quarter at 17-17 but the Chiefs led 37-30 at the break. History; Gallery; Feb 18 (Fri) 7:30 PM . Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. When he wasn't it was usually his partner, junior Kael Combs. Ozark led Webb City heading into the final quarter 54-49. Both teams would draw even in the fourth at 12-12 for a final score of 61-38.