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It was down to the wire Thursday, as the Zizzer baseball team grabbed the win in walk-off fashion, 4-3, over Strafford. The game was tied 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Zeke Cunningham …
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By John Deatherage,
Quill Sports Contributor
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5/19/25
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They placed fourth as a team, and the West Plains Zizzers varsity golf team qualified four players to the upcoming state championship meet, during the Class 4, District 3 tournament Monday at …
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By John Deatherage,
Quill Sports Contributor
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5/17/25
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The West Plains Zizzer Cross Country team was recognized Tuesday at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City for earning the 2024 Class 4, District 2, Cross Country State Championship.
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By John Deatherage,
Quill Sports Writer
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5/12/25
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With eyes on a state championship bid, the West Plains Zizzer football players and parents were introduced to the coaching staff for next season during a "meet the coaches night," held Wednesday in …
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By John Deatherage,
Quill Sports Contributor
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5/3/25
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Following five days of heavy rain leading to flooding in West Plains, most spring sports grounds came out looking OK, according to West Plains R-7 Schools Activities Director Ashley Tyree Cooley, but …
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BY JOHN DEATHERAGE,
QUILL NEWS CONTRIBUTOR
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4/12/25
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The West Plains varsity baseball Zizzers scored a win in the consolation bracket Friday and Saturday at the Harrison Tournament, going 2-1 in the games.
The Zizzers came up short Friday 5-4 in …
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By John Deatherage,
Quill Sports Contributor
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3/26/25
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Out of a field of 1,404 runners, a West Plains High School sophomore recently placed third at the annual Vacation Races Zion Half-marathon in Utah, having never trained at that sort of altitude.
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By John Deatherage,
Quill Sports Contributor
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3/15/25
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The West Plains freshman and sophomore baseball Zizzers played Thursday in the Red and White Scrimmage at the Zizzer Baseball Field.
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By John Deatherage,
Quill Sports Contributor
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3/14/25
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The West Plains Lady Zizzers left no doubt on Friday night, storming past the Hillcrest Lady Hornets with a commanding 72-51 victory in the Class 5 District 6 semifinals. From the opening tip, the Lady Zizzers came out firing on all cylinders, setting the tone early with relentless defense and lights-out shooting. The win secured their spot in the district championship game against Marshfield.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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3/11/25
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The West Plains Lady Zizzers wasted no time making a statement in the Class 5 District 6 Quarterfinals on Thursday night, storming past McDonald County 84-63 to secure their spot in the district semifinals. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the Lady Zizzers controlled the tempo, lighting up the scoreboard with a high-powered offense and relentless defense.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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3/7/25
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In a display of high-stakes basketball and community spirit at Thursday night’s annual Lady Zizzers Pink Out game, the state’s No. 5-ranked Doniphan Donettes outlasted the West Plains High School Lady Zizzers, 67-55, in a contest that was as much about supporting a noble cause as it was about the battle on the hardwood.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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2/7/25
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West Plains R-7 School District officials announce Brock Kenaga is the new head coach for the Zizzer football team for the upcoming 2025 season.
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2/4/25
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For the 12th year, Lady Zizzer Basketball, with the help of West Plains Bank and Trust Company, will raise funds to benefit local cancer patients through the team’s annual Pink Out game, scheduled for Thursday at West Plains High School. The Lady Zizzers will take on the Donettes of Doniphan, with junior varsity action beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a varsity contest beginning at about 7 p.m.
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1/31/25
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The West Plains High School Midwinter basketball game will be held Friday night beginning with the freshman game at 4:30 p.m. in the high school gym.
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1/23/25
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A fundraiser benefit for Zizzer athlete Lexi Williams planned for Friday evening during the West Plains High School boys freshman and junior varsity basketball games against Mtn. Grove has undergone a few changes due to a forecast for inclement weather.
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1/9/25
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The West Plains Middle School Boys Basketball games scheduled to be held Thursday against Pleasant View in Springfield and Friday against Marshfield on the home court have been postponed, announced Activities Director Dr. Ashley Cooley.
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1/9/25
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The West Plains Middle School Boys Basketball games scheduled to be held today against Pleasant View in Springfield and Friday against Marshfield on the home court have been postponed, announced Activities Director Dr. Ashley Cooley.
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1/9/25
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