Football Game Preview: Ozark Tigers vs. Kickapoo Chiefs

The Ozark Tigers will take on the Kickapoo Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ozark has given up an average of 42 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Ozark is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Friday. They were dealt a 56-7 loss at the hands of Nixa. The game marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Kickapoo). They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 52-7 win over Waynesville. The victory continues a trend for the Chiefs in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won six in a row.

Kickapoo's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Ozark, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.

Ozark came up short against Kickapoo when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 14-9. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.