Ozark football earns first victory for head coach Ray Godfrey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Ozark defeated Willard 48-12 on Friday, Sept. 4, marking the first career win for head coach Ray Godfrey. Running back Braxton Bell recorded two rushing touchdowns, while Kaiden Wirtmiller added two additional scores on the ground. Quarterback Caden O’Donnell contributed by throwing two touchdown passes, including a 46-yard connection with Westin Samson. The Ozark defense forced four turnovers, limiting the Willard offense to two scores throughout the game. Following the result, Ozark improved to a 1-1 record while Willard fell to 1-1. Ozark hosts Webb City on Friday, Sept. 11, and Willard travels to play Glendale on the same day.
- •Ozark defeated Willard 48-12 on Sept. 4.
- •Ray Godfrey secured his first win as head coach.
- •Braxton Bell and Kaiden Wirtmiller each scored two rushing touchdowns.
- •Ozark's defense forced four turnovers against Willard.
- •Ozark hosts Webb City on Sept. 11.
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Ozark football delivers head coach Ray Godfrey's first win
"Ray Godfrey earned his first win as Ozark's head coach. Godfrey credited his entire team for bouncing back and securing a big road win over Willard.
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