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Nixa Journalism

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Nixa Journalism

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,...

Senior Camila Figueroa successfully crosses a hurdle. Hurdles are one of the many different events preformed during a meet. “I like the competition,” freshman Jonah Fields said. “I like the heat of the moment and being my best.”

At The Starting Line

Jack Edwards, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

Speed, strength and endurance are put to the test in track and field. The Nixa High School team strives to cultivate a positive, family-like environment with bonds formed through sportsmanship and determination. Track...

 The archery team has been competing in competitions since November. “Archery is an opportunity to help develop self confidence.” Archery and J.R.O.T.C. teacher Robert Hodapp said.
ROW 1: Brycen Osborne (12, left), Michel Ewald (10), Haley Anderson (12), Allyson Pendergraft (12), Kiya Ward (11), Carter Anderson (11) and Cannon Davis (10). ROW 2: Henry Malone (10, left), Conner Marcum (10), Jacob McConnell (10), Ayden Moore (11), Karson Robb (10), Caleb Craig (12) and Jordyn McCarthy (10). ROW 3: Auston Bayless (11, left), William Durbin (9), Houston Bohanan (10), Zachariah Prater (10), Tyler Cubic (12), Cooper Cates (10), Paul Pesek (11) and Robert Hodapp.

Students take a shot with the Archery team

Jack Edwards, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

    Take the bow and arrow, pull back, inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, let go of the string, a loud crack comes across the range, bullseye. This is what a person does when they take part in Archery....

Junior Dylan Johns (left) and senior Tyler Swanson join together in prayer before playing a football game.

Beyond the Game

Chloe Fischer and Laurel Latimer February 27, 2024

On Dec. 1, the Republic Tigers took on Cardinal Ritter in the Class 5 State Championship game. Republic football coach Ryan Cornelsen has been leading the Tigers for roughly three years and has had a...

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