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...
Lady Zizzers Capture 2026 Ozark Mountain Conference Golf Championship
The West Plains Lady Zizzer Golf team is bringing home a conference championship. West Plains claimed the 2026 Ozark Mountain Conference title, adding another championship to the Lady Zizzers’ fall season. The conference crown marks a major accomplishment for the West Plains program and for Coach Sharp, as the Lady Zizzers finished on top of the OMC field. Conference championships are never easy to earn, and West Plains delivered when...
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...
Lady Zizzers Sweep Rolla at Home
The West Plains Lady Zizzers kept their momentum rolling Thursday night with another straight-set victory, sweeping Rolla 3-0 at home. FINAL: WEST PLAINS 3 • ROLLA 0 The victory gives West Plains another strong result following Tuesday’s sweep of Poplar Bluff and Saturday’s West Plains Showdown championship. The Lady Zizzers continue to put together an impressive stretch of volleyball as the season moves toward its second...
Zizzers Sweep Team and Individual Titles at Joe Bill Dixon Invitational
West Plains dominated its home course at the annual Joe Bill Dixon Zizzer Invitational on September 15, capturing both varsity team championships with perfect scores. The Zizzers swept the first five places in both varsity races. Hunter Stanley won the boys’ 5K, while Kaebrynn Gunter led the Lady Zizzers with a victory in the girls’ race. Zizzer Boys Claim Perfect Team Victory Stanley crossed the finish line first in 17:40, leading a...
