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Nixa football looks to rebound against Ozark after narrow loss to Webb City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Nixa football looks to rebound against Ozark after narrow loss to Webb City

Summary

Nixa’s football team seeks recovery after their 23-21 defeat to Webb City, ending a 31-game regular season winning streak. Head coach John Perry views the loss as a valuable learning experience, emphasizing that teams often grow more from setbacks. Nixa's next challenge is a road game against Ozark on Friday, September 25, where a strong response is essential for their goals of a conference title and a deep playoff run.

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By the Numbers

•Nixa lost 23-21 to Webb City last week.
•The loss snapped a 31-game regular season win streak.
•John Perry believes losing can serve as a teaching moment.
•Nixa will face Ozark, who currently has a 1-3 record, on September 25.
•Perry expects a strong response from his team after the defeat.

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8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Nixa football's John Perry sees value in a loss, trying to avoid complacency

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Nixa's John Perry sees a teaching moment after the team's loss to Webb City last week. He expects his team to rebound against Ozark this Friday.
— Yahoo Sports

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