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2009 OS.Net Boys Basketball Preview

Change is in the air as some new faces have a real shot to rise to the top this year.  And don’t sleep on the small school.  Zach Medley and Brock Toler of Dadeville, Alex Oserowsky of Thomas Jefferson, and Wheatland’s Clay Crouch are all players to catch in action.  If your looking for guys who can flat fill up a score sheet, and SCA game should provide you a  good chance to see someone go big.  Derek Daniels of Mt. View-Liberty, Willow Springs Stephen Mallow, Houston’s Kyle Poynter, and Pete Leonard of Ava should all be among the area scoring leaders.  And if you’re looking for great team play, the list is long.  Ozark, Nixa, Dadeville, Miller, Seneca, Stoutland, Laquey, Blue Eye, Southwest, Rogersville, Reeds Spring, Greenwood, etc.  Star players?  Got em.  Hot rivalries?  Yep.  It’s all here this year.  Bring it on!

Top 5 Teams By Class

Class 1

  1. Dadeville – With Zach Medley and Brock Toler leading the way, the Bearcats are ready for a big year.
  2. Thomas Jefferson
  3. Wheatland
  4. Dora
  5. Eminence

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2009 OS.Net Girls Basketball Preview

After a banner year for girls basketball in the Ozarks, we’re primed to do it again.  Legitimate state contenders are in every class.  Division 1 signees and other future college players abound.  Great conference races in the Big 8, COC Large, Ozark Conference, Ozark 7, and Summit Conference should keep the courts hot all year.  And it all points to another bunch of teams in Columbia come March.  Let’s go.

Top 5 Teams By Class

Class 1

  1. Verona – Senior Beth Bigham plus three talented sophomores make Verona a contender.
  2. Chadwick
  3. Humansville
  4. Bakersfield
  5. Walnut Grove

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2008 boys basketball pre-season report

Top 5 Teams By Class

Class 1

  1. Chadwick – It’s not just Shaun Thomas.  A healthy supporting cast should get Chadwick back to the playoffs.
  2. Fair Play
  3. Everton
  4. Dadeville
  5. Dora

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2008 girls basketball pre-season report

Top 5 Teams By Class

Class 1

  1. Exeter – 8 returning letterman including all 5 starters.  The Lady Tigers are primed for a big year with Whitney Edie leading the way.
  2. Osceola
  3. Chadwick
  4. Lockwood
  5. Humansville

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