Around The Ozarks Sports Scene

It’s the most exciting time of the year in prep sports—fall championship season! O-Zone boss Chris Parker of Ozarks Sports Zone joins the show to preview the postseason gauntlet. We dive into the top matchups and championship contenders across area football, soccer, volleyball, cross country, golf, and softball.

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Curry Sutherland didn't think he'd be back in a Bears Baseball uniform, and would be coming off his first short Summer season in the pros. But that didn't happen... and now the former Logan-Rogersville standout is determined to "control what he can control," have a big senior year at MSU and try the MLB draft process all over again.

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It's been a surprisingly rewarding baseball season for the St. Louis Cardinals, despite their 76-81 overall record. Optimism is high for the future for the first time in a while, and we visit with our source for all things Cardinals, Rob Rains, to break down all the "why." 
     
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We sit down with former Springfield Catholic state champion and University of Arkansas golf star Reagan Zabilski ahead of a career milestone: her first career LPGA Tour start at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. Reagan reflects on her first few months navigating the professional ranks on the Epson Tour, the lessons learned on the road, and her roadmap to securing full-time LPGA status. 

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The road to the Super Bowl begins on Monday Night Football as the Kansas City Chiefs open the 2026 season against the Denver Broncos. To get you ready, we’re joined by ChiefsDigest.com publisher and leading beat writer Matt Derrick.

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When you shout "Coach Woods" on the Missouri State sideline, you might want to be a little more specific! 🏈 Legendary 72-year-old coach Sparky Woods is back on the field as an assistant for the Bears—coaching alongside his son, MSU first-year head coach Casey Woods. Sparky joins the podcast to talk about the joy of sharing the sideline with his son, looking back on a storied collegiate coaching career, and giving us an insider’s look at what truly makes head coach Casey Woods tick.

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Can the Nixa Eagles get back to the state title game for a third straight year? Senior quarterback and Missouri State commit Adam McKnight joins the show to give us the inside scoop! The three-sport standout talks about the high expectations for Nixa football this season, his preparation for the gridiron, and leading the Eagles into a massive fall campaign. 🏈 

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Friday night lights and fall sports are officially back! 🏈 When a new high school season kicks off, there is only one person to call: Chris Parker, Chief Editor of Ozarks Sports Zone. Chris breaks down everything you need to know heading into the new school year—from contenders on the gridiron and the pitch to standout athletes in volleyball, softball, girls golf, and tennis. If you want the ultimate roadmap to the fall sports scene in the Ozarks, this is the episode for you.
    
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From Nixa star to the New York Mets system. ⚾️ Former Eagles three-sport standout Wyatt Vincent joins the podcast as he navigates his first full season of professional baseball! Now patrolling the outfield for the Single-A St. Lucie Mets in the Florida State League, Wyatt pulls back the curtain on minor-league life. He shares what the daily grind, travel, and lifestyle really look like for a teenager chasing the Big League dream.
   
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The former Springfield Catholic High and current University of Kansas standout golfer returns next week to the US Women's Amateur, where she opened eyes nationwide by reaching the match play semifinals in the 156-player field of top golfers in our country. This time she heads to Tennessee, looking for another strong showing despite undergoing the toughest loss of her life - that of her Mom, Cybil, to a sudden illness last month.

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