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Nixa Journalism

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Nixa Journalism

Freshman Jett Kellis is up to bat, hitting the ball making the score 10-0.

Baseball: Dig into the Diamond

Briley Neely, Staff Writer May 18, 2026

With great wins, come great losses. This season the Freshman Baseball team learned how to celebrate wins, and take a loss. The team closes the season with a record of 15 wins and 10 losses. Throughout...

Hayden Mays

Ana R. Matos, Copy Editor April 21, 2026
                    Looking back on his high school career, senior Hayden Mays defines it using a single word: consistency. Mays has done shot put, discus throw and has had the position of offensive tackle (OT) in football. 1. What was the moment you decided you wanted to...
Kai Grissom(12) said his inspiration for joining the Special Olympics was getting to play with the other students. "I enjoyed getting to be a part of a team," Grissom said.

Beyond Medals

Ana R. Matos, Kinley Grissom, and Ashlynn Michau March 4, 2026

Buzzers sound, the hustle begins and students in Nixa’s Special Olympics compete for something worth more than the medals received. The Special Olympics games happened throughout the year, including...

Kaden Young (11) and Beckett Malin (12) compete in a practice tournament on Nov. 18.

Takedowns & Tournaments

Aubrey Peterson, Staff Writer December 17, 2025

After the girls wrestling team won the Class Two State Championship last season, both the boys and girls wrestling teams are hopeful for more big wins. Junior Reed Wilson earned fifth place last season...

Nixa's Gridiron Guardians

Nixa’s Gridiron Guardians

October 22, 2025

Jayden McCaster - Running Back Senior running back Jayden McCaster is a recent transfer student from DeSmet Jesuit, a private school in St. Louis. Standing at five feet and eight inches, he joins the...

Wyatt Vincent, a 2025 Nixa High School graduate and current New York Mets player, takes a swing during a baseball game.

Fast Track

Glennis Woosley, Editor-In-Chief October 7, 2025

Wyatt Vincent, a 2025 Nixa High School graduate and current New York Mets player, received his first collegiate baseball offer in eighth grade from the University of Missouri. By his sophomore year, he...

Senior Alivia Giddens warming up for the competition through the waters of the Ozarks Invite.

Chasing the Current

Jaden Ezzo, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

Reflecting on a year of personal growth, challenges, and new goals, the Nixa High School Girl’s swim and dive team finish up their winter season, while the boys’ team celebrated their accomplishments...

Brianna Bidinger: Winning in the Long Run

Esperanza Eckert, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

   Nixa High School sophomore Brianna Bidinger has strived since her years in junior high to win in track and cross country. Since going into high school, she has gone to state twice for Cross-Country....

Senior Travis Hoskinson bowls a strike.

Striking Success

Emily Jenkins, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

  Nixa High School’s bowling team has been making swift progress recently. The bowling team earned the 2024 state championship and continues to compete for its title this year.    “A lot of...

Senior Bryce Foster makes a flashy pass to sophomore Adam McKnight in their varsity game against Parkview’s boys’ basketball team.

Slam Dunk

Glennis Woosley and Blake Eidson February 28, 2025

Going into the 2024-25 season, Nixa High School’s basketball teams performed better than some had expected. Nixa boys basketball won a game by 26 points when they were predicted to lose by 11.5 points...

The girls swim team is wrapping up the 2025 season.

Girls Swim Team Reaches Goals

Sophia, Savage February 10, 2025

   The Nixa Girls Swim are headed to a strong wrapup to the 2025 season. The girls won meets such as COC and were placed in different relays. They competed throughout the district such as the Ozark...

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