Zizzers’ Season Ends at Home in District Quarterfinal Loss to Jefferson City
West Plains struck early and battled to the finish Friday night, but Jefferson City came away with a 43–20 win in the district quarterfinal, ending the Zizzers’ season on their home field. Judd’s quarterback keeper and Smith’s kickoff return helped West Plains take a 14–7 first-quarter lead before Jefferson City moved ahead in the second quarter. Marshall added a fourth-quarter touchdown, and the Zizzers kept pushing on their final...
Zizzers Shut Out Carl Junction 7-0 in Defensive Battle on Military Appreciation Night
The West Plains Zizzers turned Friday night into a defensive showcase, shutting out a strong Carl Junction Bulldogs team 7-0 on Military Appreciation Night. West Plains scored the game’s only touchdown just four seconds into the second quarter, then relied on a relentless defense that repeatedly stopped Carl Junction on fourth down, forced an interception, recorded key sacks, and never allowed the Bulldogs into the end zone. Final...
Zizzers Pull Away from Hillcrest for 34–12 Homecoming Win
The West Plains Zizzers answered an early Hillcrest punt-return touchdown, took a 19–12 lead into halftime and shut out the Hornets in the second half for a 34–12 Homecoming victory. Marshall scored four rushing touchdowns, Maupin scored once and forced a fourth-quarter fumble that ended a Hillcrest threat. Final score: West Plains 34, Hillcrest 12 First Quarter West Plains kicked off, and Hillcrest began at its 15. Sargeant made a...
Zizzers Rally Past Old Rival Mountain Grove 26-14 in Home Opener
The West Plains Zizzers overcame a 14-7 halftime deficit and scored 19 unanswered points in the second half to defeat old SCA rival Mountain Grove 26-14 in the home opener. After Mountain Grove controlled much of the first half, West Plains tied the game midway through the third quarter, took the lead later in the period and added another touchdown in the fourth. The Zizzer defense then shut down the Panthers down the stretch to...
Zizzers Defeat Monett to Advance to District Championship
1st qtr District Semifinals #Zizzers host Monett. Zizzers kickoff to the 21, Taylor and Warren tackle on the 30. Illegal procedure Cubs moves it back to the 15. Pass complete, Miller pushed him out on the 31. Pass complete first down on the 42. Pass complete, but holding moves it back to the 40. Pass incomplete. Pass incomplete. Pass incomplete. Fake punt, pass incomplete but pass interference Zizzers moves it up to the Zizzer 45...
Zizzers Blast Bluejays 46-23 at Home
1st qtr #Zizzers host Marshfield Zizzers will receive it at the 15, Taylor blasts to the 37. Taylor gets stopped in the backfield. Illegal procedure Zizzers. Ball on the 30. Taylor finds a gap and blasts to the Bluejay 46. Taylor blasts to the 19. Taylor gets 2. Taylor gets to the 10. Miller keeps for the first down on the 8. Taylor fights to the 5. Miller fakes to Taylor and zips for 3 but holding moves it back to the 15. Miller to...
