Around The Ozarks Sports Scene

Joining us today is former Kickapoo standout and Nebraska football legend Steve Warren. Ahead of his induction into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame, Steve sits down to share stories from his football career and reflect on the big milestone. We also get the inside scoop on his son's future as a quarterback for Mizzou, making this a true celebration of local sports history and family legacy. Thanks to our sponsors Thompson Sales, Colton's Steakhouse, and Dead Eye Gun & Pawn in Sparta!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 19 seasons and a hall-of-fame-worthy resume, Scott McGee is savoring his final run in the Willard dugout. With two state titles and six Final Four appearances already under his belt, Coach McGee is doing exactly what he’s always done: putting his Tigers in position for another championship. We’re sitting down with him to discuss his final season at the helm, his retirement from coaching, and what’s next as he moves into a new administrative role.   Thanks to our sponsors,, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales!       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty years ago, Drury University launched its baseball program, and they didn’t just participate... they made history. Today, we’re joined by two stars from that inaugural 2007 squad, Tony Lewis and Harrison Waters. We’re looking back at the "start-up" team that defied the odds, capturing a GLVC Tournament title and punching a ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Join us for a trip down memory lane as we revisit one of the most remarkable stories in local sports history.   Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales!      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golf legend Rick Grayson joins us to cover the full spectrum of the game—from local history to the global stage. We’re diving into this weekend’s Ozarks Golf Hall of Fame induction, the latest trends in instruction, and stories of icons like Tiger Woods and the late Payne Stewart. Plus, with the Masters just a week away, Rick shares his expert outlook. This June, Rick celebrates 50 years of teaching golf in the Ozarks, and there is truly no better ambassador for the game! Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales!       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marshfield’s Lady Jays are chasing another championship, and the woman leading the charge knows the program as well as anyone. Trish Marsh joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to talk about returning to her alma mater, guiding a team that has sat atop the state rankings all season, and pursuing a state title with one of the Ozarks’ most tradition-rich programs. Host Scott Puryear also looks back at Marsh’s playing days in the 1980s, when she helped build the very tradition she now carries forward from the sideline.   Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales!      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All things Mizzou are on the table as Eli Hoff, beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene. Host Scott Puryear catches up with Eli to break down the outlook for Tigers men’s and women’s basketball, the state of the baseball program, and a full evaluation of Mizzou Football coming out of transfer portal season. It’s an in-depth look at where the Tigers stand now and what fans can expect next.   Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales!     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kickapoo is rolling, and head coach Leslie Hanchey joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to talk about her unbeaten 19–0 Lady Chiefs and their No. 2 state ranking. Now in her third season and off to a remarkable 77–6 start to her coaching career, Hanchey reflects on her lifelong connection to Kickapoo, the culture fueling this year’s success, and what the future holds for one of the Ozarks’ premier programs.  Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales!     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is college football broken, or finally becoming what it was meant to be? George Schroeder, former national college football writer for USA TODAY and current co-host of the Gridiron & The Gospel podcast, joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to wrestle with the sport’s biggest questions. Host Scott Puryear talks with Schroeder about the current state of the game, the rapid changes reshaping college football, and what Indiana’s stunning rise from the depths to an NCAA championship says about parity, opportunity, and the future of the sport. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales!     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The questions are piling up in Chiefs Kingdom, and Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to tackle them head-on with host Scott Puryear. From roster needs and offseason moves to bigger-picture fixes, Matt breaks down what the Kansas City Chiefs must do in the coming months to get back to their dominant, championship-level form. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s roundtable time on Around the Ozarks Sports Scene! Host Scott Puryear is joined by the O-Zone’s Chris Parker, KY3’s Sully Engels, and KOLR10’s Chris Pinson for a lively discussion on the hottest sports topics in the region. The crew debates Missouri State’s coaching shakeup and who could take the helm after Coach Ryan Beard, questions whether the Chiefs’ dynasty days are over, and sizes up early high school basketball title contenders across the Ozarks. Plus, Miles Thompson, president of sponsor Thompson Sales, stops by with an update on what’s new at the dealership. Thanks to our sponsors Thompson Sales, Colton's Steakhouse, and Dead Eye Gun & Pawn in Sparta!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trevor Crist & Kirk Elmquist, Mo State Football Players Association talk about the behind-the-scenes work of an organization that is helping keep a red-hot, Bowl-Bound Missouri State Bears football program competitive in this new world of NIL and the transfer portal.    Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House and Thompson Sales!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dena Hildebrand, Director of the tremendous "Voice Unbroken" documentary on the comeback of Art Hains, and Michele Boswell, founder of the "My Mom Calls It Soccer" podcast join us to talk about their projects!   Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House and Thompson Sales!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.