Ozark is still No. 1, but there was a lot of movement behind the Tigers as Fair Grove has climbed up to No. 3 this week week followed by Carl Junction and Billings.
1. (1) Ozark (12-5)
The Tigers remain in the top spot for the third consecutive week. Last week Ozark opened COC-Large play without dropping a set over Branson and Carthage. This week Ozark visits Nixa and Neosho. None of the Tigers’ five losses have been to a team in the area.
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2. (3) Fair Grove (18-3)
The Eagles are red-hot right now, and have won nine games in a row. Last week Fair Grove topped Miller before defeating Skyline in its Mid-Lakes Conference opener. Next week Coach Peck’s squad visits Pleasant Hope before hosting Strafford in a game that will have huge conference championship implications at stake.
3. (5) Carl Junction (15-4-3)
The Bulldogs have reeled off eight consecutive wins, including home victories over Seneca and Mount Vernon. Carl Junction, which has just one senior, is definitely the early favorite for the Big 8 title.
4. (6) Billings (13-2-1)
The champions of the Everton and Verona tournaments have been on a roll this season, winning 11 of their last 12 games. Billings opened SWCL play last week with a win over Galena. This week the Wildcats host Marionville.
5. (7) Republic (11-4)
Republic continues to play sound volleyball this year. Last week’s wins over Carthage and Branson leave the Tigers 2-0 in COC-Large play heading into this week’s games at Neosho and at home against Nixa. Republic will be in the Lebanon Tournament next weekend.
6. (9) Buffalo (18-3)
If you aren’t on the Bison bandwagon, there is still time to jump on. Last week Buffalo defeated traditional COC-Small powers Rogersville and Reeds Spring, both of whom were state-ranked. This week the Bison host Springfield Catholic and Marshfield before heading to the Stockton Tournament.
7. (NR) Willard (17-3)
The Tigers are this week’s biggest movers in the poll after being unranked last week. COC-Large wins at Nixa and at home over Neosho have Willard unbeaten and in position for a conference championship. Led by senior Tessa Thornton and her 101 kills, Willard’s energy and savvy play should get them past Neosho and Carthage next week.
1. (1) Ozark (12-5)
The Tigers remain in the top spot for the third consecutive week. Last week Ozark opened COC-Large play without dropping a set over Branson and Carthage. This week Ozark visits Nixa and Neosho. None of the Tigers’ five losses have been to a team in the area.
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF OZARK'S WIN OVER BRANSON
2. (3) Fair Grove (18-3)
The Eagles are red-hot right now, and have won nine games in a row. Last week Fair Grove topped Miller before defeating Skyline in its Mid-Lakes Conference opener. Next week Coach Peck’s squad visits Pleasant Hope before hosting Strafford in a game that will have huge conference championship implications at stake.
3. (5) Carl Junction (15-4-3)
The Bulldogs have reeled off eight consecutive wins, including home victories over Seneca and Mount Vernon. Carl Junction, which has just one senior, is definitely the early favorite for the Big 8 title.
4. (6) Billings (13-2-1)
The champions of the Everton and Verona tournaments have been on a roll this season, winning 11 of their last 12 games. Billings opened SWCL play last week with a win over Galena. This week the Wildcats host Marionville.
5. (7) Republic (11-4)
Republic continues to play sound volleyball this year. Last week’s wins over Carthage and Branson leave the Tigers 2-0 in COC-Large play heading into this week’s games at Neosho and at home against Nixa. Republic will be in the Lebanon Tournament next weekend.
6. (9) Buffalo (18-3)
If you aren’t on the Bison bandwagon, there is still time to jump on. Last week Buffalo defeated traditional COC-Small powers Rogersville and Reeds Spring, both of whom were state-ranked. This week the Bison host Springfield Catholic and Marshfield before heading to the Stockton Tournament.
7. (NR) Willard (17-3)
The Tigers are this week’s biggest movers in the poll after being unranked last week. COC-Large wins at Nixa and at home over Neosho have Willard unbeaten and in position for a conference championship. Led by senior Tessa Thornton and her 101 kills, Willard’s energy and savvy play should get them past Neosho and Carthage next week.
8. (NR) Ash Grove (18-2)
The Lady Pirates have been one of the most dominant teams in the area so far this season. Both of Ash Grove’s losses however, have come in the championship game of a tournament, something the Lady Pirates hope to correct before district time. This week Ash Grove hosts Nevada before going to the Neosho Tournament.
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9. (4) Carthage (11-6-2)
Last week was also a tough week for the Tigers. Carthage has dropped five of its last six matches, including COC-Large matches against Republic and Ozark. The Tigers hope to get back to their early season winning ways next week as they host Willard and visit Webb City.
T-10. (10) Strafford (18-4)
The Indians were 1-1 last week, falling in a rematch to Ash Grove and defeating Stockton. Next week Strafford will take on MV-BT/Liberty and Marionville before heading to Fair Grove for a Mid-Lakes showdown with the Eagles.
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T-10. (NR) El Dorado Springs (18-2-2)
The Bulldogs move into the rankings for the first time this season. El Dorado Springs owns wins over Strafford, Bolivar and Nevada. The Bulldogs host Osceola this week.
Knockin’ in the door: Nixa (11-5-1), Forsyth (13-3-1), Kickapoo (10-8), Rogersville (12-9-1), Springfield Central (14-4-1)
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