Football Recap: Ozark Skates Past Lamar with Ease

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Previous 5 Games

10/31/25 - Away	47-0 W
11/01/24 - Home	48-42 W
11/10/23 - Home	35-20 W
10/29/21 - Home	30-14 W
10/30/20 - Away	26-10 W

Ozark was handed a heart-breaking three-point loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Lamar on Friday. The Hillbillies really took it to the Warriors for the full four quarters, racking up a 47-0 victory. The Hillbillies have beaten the Warriors the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Warriors has come to flipping the script.

Special teams was a major factor in the game for Ozark, racking up 21 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of John Skolarski, who ran a punt back for a touchdown. Another bright spot was a kickoff return touchdown from him.

Ozark didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Deacon Gage and Skolarski.

Ozark's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Lamar, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ozark will challenge Clinton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellowjackets' defense has only allowed 12.7 points per game this season, so the Hillbillies' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Lamar, they will face off against Waldron at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.