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The Student News Site of Nixa High School

Nixa Journalism

The Student News Site of Nixa High School

Nixa Journalism

The Raiders: A Nixa High School Team Built on Physical and Mental Endurance.

   The Raiders, a physical and mental competition group students can join through the school's The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) class, have a team of 14 students who spend hours pushing...

New Equipment Arrives at the Nixa High School E-Sports Doorsteps

Some people think of gaming as a fun hobby that shouldn't be taken too seriously. Still, this is not the case for these kids as they play video games competitively with games such as Overwatch, League...

From Left spelling out the word “EAGLES”- Seniors Troy Huff (E), Bryce Peebles (A), Mason Duncan (G), Peyton Harris (L), Noah Schiman (E), and Kyle Griffin (S) show their team spirit by painting their chests with each letter of the word “EAGLES” during Nixa’s week one matchup against Republic

Deafening Chants

Blake Eidson, Sports Analysts November 4, 2024
Take a look at one of the best student sections in the state
Junior Mason Adair directs his team.

Boys Soccer Participates in Kickapoo Shootout

October 24, 2024

The weekend of Oct. 4 the boys soccer team participated in the Kickapoo Shootout. They won 2 out of 3 games against teams from Kansas City and St. Louis.

Senior Ava Weaver dances at a home football game.

Bold Moves

Blake Eidson and Averi Willcock October 9, 2024

The new year can come with new opportunities and experiences. Changes in the Nixa High School dance team have set the stage for the upcoming competition season this January. The dance team is getting an...

Senior cheerleader Rayelee Bachman leads the young cheerleaders in a cheer routine during halftime.

Soaring Over Setbacks

Blake Eidson and Averi Willcock October 9, 2024

Cheers of “De-fense! De-fense!” can be heard from under the football stadium’s Friday night lights. But the side people aren’t always aware of is the physically demanding practices and high expectations...

Offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell dropping back to block

Reaching for Records

Blake Eidson and Glennis Woosley October 9, 2024

Recognized early on as a standout freshman, Jackson Cantwell has continued to excel in both sports and academics, surpassing his impressive high school debut. Over the past two years, he has solidified...

Ethan Cho carries the Trench Gang flag and Jackson Cantwell flies the Waffle House flag during the 2023 game against Webb City.

Wide receivers are like Waffle House: Always open

September 18, 2024

"The history behind the Waffle House flag is: The wide receivers came up with a nickname for their group several years ago and they went with Waffle House because they claim they were open 24/7 just like...

Eagle’s Nest: A look at the football jamboree

Blake Eidson and Hunter Eidson September 6, 2024

The football jamboree took place Aug. 23, 2024.

Kickapoo player Jamil Worthy prepares to do walkthroughs during the jamboree Aug. 23.

This year’s football jamboree takes new meaning

Blake Eidson, Sports Analysis August 30, 2024

This year’s Aug. 23  football jamboree with Nixa, Ozark and Kickapoo was a little bit different. This year marks the first time Kickapoo will be playing both Ozark and Nixa during the regular season....

Pickleball Comes to NHS

Jaylon Liddell, Contributing Reporter May 16, 2024

While amid Spring sports and rainy weather, a new sport sprouts into Nixa High School: Pickleball.Head boys basketball and girls tennis coach Brock Blansit said he hopes that the event will grow school-wide...

As senior Isabella Johnson steps back onto the field for the first game of her senior year, she has a lot on her mind. “I have played soccer for so long that it’s kind of my identity in a lot of ways,” Johnson said.

Two Sides of Recovery

Kaitlyn Witts, Design Editor April 16, 2024

Sprinting across the field, the goal is in sight and the black and white ball is on its way. There are only 30 seconds left on the clock and the game is tied 2-2. The opposing team’s defense is approaching,...

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