The 2026 Nixa spring sports high school season begins on Monday, March 2, and the junior high season begins on Feb. 23.

The MSHSAA junior high school mandatory dead week is Feb. 15-21.

The MSHSAA high school mandatory dead week is Feb. 22-28.

Below is all pertinent information regarding its respective sport. Please note that any sport not listed below will be added when provided.

A reminder that to participate on the first day, athletes must have a registered FinalForms account and an uploaded physical on file. No athlete may participate until these requirements are met.

Baseball
Dates: March 2-6, 2026
Times:

• Monday-Wednesday (Tryouts): 2-4 p.m.
• Thursday-Friday (Practice): 2-4 p.m.

Location: Nixa Baseball Field
Additional Information/Questions: Contact head coach Logan Hughes at loganhughes@nixaschools.net 

Boys Golf
Dates: March 2-6, 2026
Times: 

• Monday, March 2: 3:15-4:45 p.m. (Practice)
• Tuesday, March 3: 3:15-4:45 p.m. (Practice)
• Wednesday, March 4: 3-4:45 p.m. (Tryouts)
• Thursday, March 5: 3-4:45 p.m. (Tryouts)
• Friday, March 6: 3-4:45 p.m. (Tryouts)

Location: Rivercut Valley Golf Course
Additional Information:

• Athletes must bring and have their own equipment.
• Athletes planning on participating are asked to email head coach Scott Miller at scottmiller@nixaschools.net.  

Girls Soccer
Dates: March 2-7, 2026
Times:

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (March 2, 4, 5): 2-4 p.m. (Apex)
• Tuesday, Friday (March 3, 6): 2-3:30 p.m. (Stadium)
• Saturday, March 7: Intersquad Scrimmage: 10am-Noon (Stadium)

Location: Nixa High School Eagle Stadium & Apex Activites Center
Additional Information/Questions: Contact head coach Evan Palmer at evanpalmer@nixaschools.net. 

Boys Tennis
Dates: March 2-6, 2026
Time: 2:45 p.m.
Location: Nixa High School Tennis Courts
Additional Information/Questions: Contact head coach Slade Snowden at sladesnowden@nixaschools.net.

No tryouts will be held. All interested athletes in joining or playing on the boys tennis team are encouraged to come to practice.

Boys and Girls Track and Field
Dates: March 3-7, 2025
Times: 1:50-4:15 p.m.
Location: Nixa High School Eagle Stadium
Additional Information/Questions: Contact head coach Lance Brumley at lancebrumley@nixaschools.net.

All athletes interested in participating are encouraged to come to practice.

Boys Volleyball
Dates: March 2-6, 2026
Times: 

• Monday-Tuesday (Tryouts): 3:30-5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday-Friday: 3-5 p.m.

Parent Meeting: Wednesday, March 5: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Nixa High School Main Gym
Additional Information/Questions: Contact head coach Annie Zimmerman at anniezimmerman@nixaschools.net. 

Girls Flag Football 
Dates: March 2-5, 2026
Times: 2:45-4:15 p.m.
Parent Meeting: Wednesday, March 5: 5:30 p.m.
Location:

• Monday and Wednesday: Nixa High School Eagle Stadium
• Tuesday and Thursday: Nixa High School Apex Activities Center

Additional Information/Questions: Contact coach John Perry at johnperry@nixaschools.net

JH Softball

The first week of practice is Feb. 23-27. Athletes will meet at the junior high softball field after school.

Tryouts will be held Monday–Wednesday (Feb. 23-25) from 3-5 p.m.

Practices will be held after school on Thursday–Friday (Feb. 26-27).

Additional Information/Questions: Contact head coach Kallie Howard at kalliehoward@nixaschools.net.

JH Track & Field

The first week of practice is Feb. 23-27, and athletes will meet in the FEMA gym after school.

During the first week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, the girls team practice until 4:30 p.m. and the boys team ends at 5 p.m.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the girls teams ends at 5 p.m. and the boys teams team at 4:30 p.m.

Additional Information/Questions: Contact head coach Mark Talbert at marktalbert@nixaschools.net.