The freshman West Plains High School boys basketball team will travel to Waynesville to compete in a tournament that begins with the first round on Wednesday and continues with semifinals and finals on Feb. 15.
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2/6/25
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The West Plains High School Zizzers battled through three electrifying games at the recent Mtn. Grove Tournament, showcasing grit, skill and determination en route to a hard-fought third-place finish under the guidance of head coach Mason Miller.
West Plains kicked off last week’s tournament with a statement win against the Marshfield Bluejays in the first game, claiming a commanding 53-41 victory. The Zizzers set the tone early, with Clayton Robbins scoring the opening basket, followed quickly by Aden Judd to put the Zizzers up 4-0. However, the Bluejays responded with a 7-0 run, seizing a brief lead before Ethan Tuma’s clutch rebound and score tied the game at 8-8 heading into the second quarter.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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2/5/25
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Zizzer Wrestling competed Saturday in the Ozark Mountain Conference Wrestling Tournament. The inaugural event was held at Hillcrest High School.
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2/4/25
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Five schools are participating in a change collection drive this week in conjunction with the West Plains High School Lady Zizzer Pink Out game, which will take place at 5:30 p.m. against Doniphan in the West Plains High School gym.
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2/4/25
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West Plains R-7 School District officials announce Brock Kenaga is the new head coach for the Zizzer football team for the upcoming 2025 season.
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2/4/25
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The West Plains High School Lady Zizzers put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell to the visiting Logan-Rogersville Lady Wildcats, 58-44, on Monday night in a fast-paced, hard-fought contest.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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2/4/25
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For the 12th year, Lady Zizzer Basketball, with the help of West Plains Bank and Trust Company, will raise funds to benefit local cancer patients through the team’s annual Pink Out game, scheduled for Thursday at West Plains High School. The Lady Zizzers will take on the Donettes of Doniphan, with junior varsity action beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a varsity contest beginning at about 7 p.m.
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1/31/25
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High School Boys Basketball
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1/31/25
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The West Plains Zizzers faced a formidable opponent Friday night as they hosted the Parkview Vikings. Despite a strong start and moments of brilliance, the Zizzers ultimately fell to the Vikings with a final score of 82-48.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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1/29/25
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Over the weekend, the Zizzer Girls and Boys Wrestling teams competed at St. Clair, taking on tough competition and showing their dedication on the mats, shared Head Coach Raegan Fox.
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1/28/25
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The West Plains High School Midwinter basketball game will be held Friday night beginning with the freshman game at 4:30 p.m. in the high school gym.
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1/23/25
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Zizzer boys to head to Mtn. Grove for tournament
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1/22/25
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In a game that came down to the final heart-stopping moment, the West Plains Zizzers edged past the Ozark Tigers 70-68 on Friday night, thanks to Jacob Moore’s electrifying buzzer-beating tip-in. The Zizzers, now 7-7, overcame a seesaw battle against the Tigers (5-6) in a game that embodied the thrill of high school basketball.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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1/21/25
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Basketball fans recently packed the gymnasium for the 2025 Zizzer Boys Basketball JV Invitational, a two-day shootout that tested the mettle of the West Plains High School junior varsity squad. The event brought together teams from around the region for a grueling three-game format, with no championship but plenty of heart-pounding action. The Zizzers showed flashes of brilliance, battled through adversity, and left it all on the court, finishing the tournament with one win and two hard-fought losses.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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1/21/25
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West Plains High School Zizzer Wrestling had an action-packed weekend filled with impressive performances from both the boys’ and girls’ teams, shared Head Coach Raegan Fox.
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1/21/25
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