Buzzer-Beater Lifts West Plains Over Ozark

(Ozark, MO) On Friday night, the West Plains Zizzer Boys Basketball team (6-7) traveled to Ozark, MO to face the Ozark Tigers (5-5). The game was fiercely competitive, with the first quarter ending in a 14-14 tie. By halftime, Ozark had taken a narrow lead, 31-29. However, by the end of the third quarter, West Plains had regained the lead, 53-49.

In the final quarter, the teams remained evenly matched. With seconds left on the clock, Junior Josiah Long made a buzzer-beater shot.

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Securing a 70-68 victory for the West Plains Zizzer Boys. 

The West Plains Zizzers will be back in action on Tuesday night, as they host the Camdenton Lakers.

Final Score:

West Plains Boys: 70

Ozark Tigers: 68

James Hurtt with the scoring for the game:

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