Ozark Tigers suffer 8th straight loss to Kickapoo

Tigers' first home defeat of the season comes after tough road games earlier in the week

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The Ozark Tigers suffered their eighth consecutive loss to the Kickapoo Chiefs, falling 73-40 at home on Friday night. The defeat came after the Tigers had already faced tough road games against Carthage and Neosho earlier in the week, making for a difficult stretch for the team.

Why it matters

The Ozark Tigers have struggled to find success against their conference rival Kickapoo, with this latest loss extending their losing streak to eight games against the Chiefs. This home defeat is particularly disappointing for the Tigers, who were hoping to bounce back after the tough road games earlier in the week.

The details

The 73-40 loss to Kickapoo marked the Tigers' first home defeat of the season. Ozark had already faced back-to-back road games against Carthage and Neosho earlier in the week, making for a challenging stretch for the team.

  • The Tigers lost 73-40 to Kickapoo at home on Friday, February 11, 2026.
  • Earlier in the week, Ozark had played tough road games against Carthage and Neosho.

The players

Ozark Tigers

The high school basketball team from Ozark, Missouri.

Kickapoo Chiefs

The high school basketball team that defeated the Ozark Tigers.

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The takeaway

The Ozark Tigers' struggles against their conference rival Kickapoo continue, as this latest home loss extends their losing streak to eight games against the Chiefs. The team will need to regroup and find a way to break this pattern of defeats if they hope to have success this season.