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 Battle Back but Fall 45–14 at Branson
The West Plains Zizzers battled back from an early deficit Friday night but could not overcome Branson’s rushing attack and second-half takeaways, falling to the Pirates 45–14 on the road. Branson entered the season as the two-time defending Ozark Mountain Conference champion. The Pirates’ triple-option offense is directed by senior quarterback Vicente Pastrana, who rushed for 816 yards and 15 touchdowns during the 2025 season. West...
Zizzers Finish Strong, Take Down Bolivar 27-20 on the Road
The West Plains Zizzers went on the road and came away with a 27-20 victory over Bolivar after a back-and-forth battle that remained undecided until the final minutes. West Plains led 14-7 at halftime before Bolivar tied the game in the third quarter. The Zizzers responded with two fourth-quarter touchdowns, then recovered an onside kick and finished the night in victory formation to secure the road win. FINAL: WEST PLAINS 27 •...
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 Roll Past Miller Academy 43-6 in Season Opener Cut Short by Power Outage
The West Plains Zizzers opened the season in St. Louis with a dominant 43-6 victory over Miller Academy in a game that came to an unusual early ending when the stadium lights lost power during the third quarter. West Plains trailed 6-0 late in the first quarter before scoring 43 unanswered points. The Zizzers led 21-6 at halftime, then scored three times in the opening minutes of the third quarter—including a pick-six by Huxley...
