Four Christian County players earn All-State basketball honors

Nixa's McKnight, Ozark's Kinyon, Argo, and Landry recognized by Missouri coaches

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:00am

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Four high school basketball players from Christian County, Missouri were named to the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association's All-State Teams for the 2025-26 season. Nixa junior center Adam McKnight earned repeat recognition in Class 6, while Ozark's Kinyon, Argo, and Landry were also honored across different classifications.

Why it matters

All-state selections are a prestigious honor that highlight the top talent in Missouri high school basketball. These accolades can boost a player's chances of earning college scholarships and opportunities to play at the next level.

The details

Adam McKnight, a junior center for the Nixa Eagles, was named to the Class 6 All-State Team for the second consecutive year. Ozark had three players recognized: senior guard Kinyon, senior forward Argo, and junior guard Landry were selected to the Class 5 All-State squad.

  • The 2025-26 high school basketball season recently concluded in Missouri.

The players

Adam McKnight

A junior center for the Nixa Eagles basketball team.

Kinyon

A senior guard for the Ozark High School basketball team.

Argo

A senior forward for the Ozark High School basketball team.

Landry

A junior guard for the Ozark High School basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“These players have worked hard all season and truly deserve this recognition from the state's top coaches.”

— Pat Dailey, Sports Editor

The takeaway

The four All-State selections from Christian County highlight the strong high school basketball talent in the region and demonstrate the dedication and skill of these student-athletes.