Hoopes Breaks Zizzer Record In Loss To Kickapoo
Any game where a Zizzer record is shattered, and the Zizzers lead by 4 at the half against Kickapoo, should be considered a great game. But in the end, Kickapoo rallied back to earn a decisive win, even though Hoopes destroyed the Zizzer career record for touchdowns – and he still has more games to go! Congrats to Keegan Hoopes for 46 career TD’s, and we’re only halfway through the season. We fully expect Hoopes to...
Zizzer Football Defeats Lebanon 48-41
The varsity Zizzers traveled to Lebanon’s homecoming game ready to prove something to themselves and to the rest of the Conference – Zizzers Never Say Quit. And prove it is exactly what they did with a final score of 48 to 41 over the Yellowjackets. And to make sure his team knew he meant business, Coach Ary managed to smack his head hard during the huddle, leaving a big gash over his eye and blood streaming. It just...
Football Zizzers Battle Joplin Eagles
The Zizzers brought the rain with them to Joplin, but the Eagles drew first blood scoring early in the 1st quarter and would lead for the entire hard fought, battle of a game. Final score: Zizzers 34, Eagles 48. In the first quarter, McGinley (#6) grabbed some tackles early, as well as Nichols (#16) and Jett (#39). But then Joplin drove hard and scored with 7:38 remaining. Zizzers came back with Randolph (#2) to Holloway (#33), then...
Zizzers Shut Out Waynesville 42-0
If you listened to Coach Ary’s radio interview on the morning of the game, you might have had some concerns about how well the Zizzers would fare against Waynesville. And after losing 9 amazing seniors last year, we were all a little concerned about this season. But by the end of the 1st quarter, your doubts were erased by a Zizzer shut out which would last the entire game. NOTE: To view more photos of this game and others from...
Zizzer Football Crushes Bolivar in Districts Round 2
Congrats to Zizzer Football for crushing Bolivar at Districts Round 2 and advancing to Round 3 against Webb City. According to the record books, Bolivar and West Plains should have had a closer game than they did. Until facing the Zizzers, Bolivar’s record was the same as the Zizzers: 9-1. Bolivar is ranked 10th in the state, and the Zizzers are ranked 8th, in Class 4. Both teams have impressive offensive weapons. But this game...