Ozark had a happy homecoming as the Tigers fired on all cylinders in a 71-0 win over Waynesville. It is the most points for Ozark since at least 2010 when MSHSAA started keeping records online. The previous high in that time period was a 69-point output on Aug. 25, 2012.
It was also the program’s first shutout since Sept. 16, 2022.
Jett Easley and Anthony Cordell paced a potent ground attack that tallied up 431 total yards and nine touchdowns on 41 carries. Easley had 10 carries for 157 yards and two touchdowns. Cordell carried 11 times for 104 yards and two touchdowns. Cale Roussell had three rushing touchdowns and 63 yards on eight carries. Rayce Widel rounded out the scoring on the ground turning his four carries into 21 yards and two touchdowns.
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Peyton Russell was efficient passing the ball going six-for-eight for 118 yards and a touchdown averaging 19.7 yards per completion. Westin Samson caught two of the passes for 84 yards and a touchdown.
Defensively, Ozark held Waynesville to 146 total yards of offense while racking up 551 yards of offense. Ozark had 25 first downs to two for Waynesville in the game.
Ozark moves to 2-3 on the season and 1-0 in COC East play. The red Tigers travel to face Lebanon (2-3) next week. Waynesville is now 0-5 on the season and will face Glendale at home next week.
