As high school basketball’s tournament season draws to a close, a newer scheduling tactic takes hold in January and February.
Shootout season brings teams a chance to face unfamiliar opponents and a chance for basketball junkies to watch as many as eight games in a single day.
Ozark High School hosts the fourth annual Scoreboard Guy Shootout series Jan. 21 and 28 and offers fans the chance to see nine games each Saturday. The event is named for its organizer, Guy “Scoreboard Guy” Newcomb, an ex-teacher turned score-gatherer and radio host.
The shootout moves to the O’Reilly Family Event Center at Drury University for eight games Feb.