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...
Fourth-Seeded Lady Zizzers Capture West Plains Showdown Championship
The West Plains Lady Zizzers entered the championship bracket as the No. 4 seed—but finished the day in first place. West Plains defeated three consecutive higher-profile opponents, including two of the tournament’s top three seeds, to capture the championship of the annual West Plains Showdown. FINAL RESULT: WEST PLAINS SHOWDOWN CHAMPIONS Lady Zizzers Defeat Willard West Plains began its championship run against fifth-seeded Willard....
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 •...
