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The West Plains High School Zizzer Boys Basketball team, under the guidance of Head Coach Mason Miller, delivered an unforgettable performance on Tuesday night, treating their home crowd to a thrilling 67-57 victory over the visiting Poplar Bluff Mules. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the game was packed with intensity, drama and Zizzer grit.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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1/18/25
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The Zizzer Wrestling team competed in the Cap City Dual Tournament on Jan. 11, placing eighth, shared Head Coach Raegan Fox.
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1/18/25
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The West Plains Lady Zizzers hosted the Rolla Lady Bulldogs on Thursday night in a matchup that brought the crowd to its feet and showcased some of the best basketball the season has seen. When the dust settled, the Lady Zizzers emerged victorious, pulling off an electrifying 65-55 win and improving their record to 8-6. It was a game filled with clutch plays, standout performances and the kind of hustle that defines a team with its sights set on greatness.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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1/17/25
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The West Plains Lady Zizzer Basketball team is set to head to Bolivar Monday for the 32nd annual Gary Keeling Lady Liberator Memorial Basketball Tournament at Bolivar High School.
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1/17/25
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Both West Plains Middle School Boys Basketball games postponed due to weather have been rescheduled, announced Activities Director Dr. Ashley Cooley.
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1/16/25
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Saturday afternoon at the West Plains High School gym was about more than basketball, it was about community, resilience and the unbreakable spirit of the West Plains Zizzers. The junior varsity team, led by local coaching legend Don Long, faced the Mtn. Grove Panthers in a game packed with drama, heart and enough twists and turns to leave fans on the edge of their seats.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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1/15/25
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A fundraiser benefit for Zizzer athlete Lexi Williams planned for Friday evening during the West Plains High School boys freshman and junior varsity basketball games against Mtn. Grove has undergone a few changes due to a forecast for inclement weather.
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1/9/25
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The West Plains Middle School Boys Basketball games scheduled to be held Thursday against Pleasant View in Springfield and Friday against Marshfield on the home court have been postponed, announced Activities Director Dr. Ashley Cooley.
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1/9/25
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The West Plains Middle School Boys Basketball games scheduled to be held today against Pleasant View in Springfield and Friday against Marshfield on the home court have been postponed, announced Activities Director Dr. Ashley Cooley.
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1/9/25
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Three people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle collision at 6 p.m. Tuesday on west U.S. 160, a half mile south of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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1/8/25
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The West Plains High School Zizzer Wrestling program has rescheduled the home dual invitational with that was scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, announced Athletic Director Dr. Ashley Cooley. They were to wrestle Hillcrest and Rolla
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1/8/25
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With snow in the forecast for Thursday evening, the West Plains High School Zizzer Wrestling program has postponed the home meet scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, announced Athletic Director Dr. Ashley Cooley. The Zizzers were set to host Hillcrest and Rolla.
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1/8/25
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The West Plains Zizzers boys basketball game at Salem that was scheduled for today has been postponed.
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1/7/25
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The Girls Swim and Dive Meet the Zizzer Swim Team was initially scheduled to compete in Tuesday at the Seymour YMCA has been rescheduled.
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1/6/25
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On Monday night in Springfield, the West Plains Zizzers, led by head coach Mason Miller, gave fans a heart-pounding battle for fifth place against the Nixa Eagles in the Blue and Gold High School Basketball Tournament. The game was a showcase of talent, teamwork, and tenacity, with both teams leaving it all on the court in a thrilling contest. While the Zizzers ultimately fell 66-58, they demonstrated the heart and determination that define West Plains basketball.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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1/3/25
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In a showdown for the ages, the West Plains High School Lady Zizzers battled the Marshfield Bluejays in the third-place game of the prestigious Pink and White High School Girls Basketball Tournament on New Year’s Eve in Springfield. With every possession dripping with intensity and every basket fueling a roller coaster of emotions, the Lady Zizzers left it all on the hardwood under the leadership of head coach Christy Otter. Despite a valiant effort and several clutch moments, they fell just short in a nail-biting 52-51 thriller, earning a well-fought fourth-place finish.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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1/3/25
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In a performance that sent a message to the entire tournament field, the West Plains Zizzers stormed past the Marshfield Bluejays Thursday night, clinching a commanding 69-44 victory in the opening round of the annual Blue and Gold Tournament in Springfield.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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12/28/24
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The West Plains High School Lady Zizzers basketball team showcased their talent and teamwork on Dec. 19, defeating the Ozark Lady Tigers 66-42 on the Zizzers’ home court. The decisive victory boosts the Lady Zizzers to a 4-3 record for the season, setting the stage for an exciting appearance at this week’s annual Pink & White Tournament in Springfield.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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12/27/24
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The West Plains R-7 School District announces Jimmy Miller, an alumnus of West Plains High School, has been selected as the head coach for the Zizzer boys' soccer team for the upcoming 2025 season.
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12/26/24
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