Events

When

October 15, 2025    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where

Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO, 65803

Event Type

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Join us for our annual Football Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company

WHEN: 11 AM on Wednesday, October 15

WHERE: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield

INDUCTEES

  • Mike Martz – St. Louis Rams
  • Thayer High School Football & Community – Inaugural Friday Night Lights Award
  • Stringer Football Family
  • 1968 Cabool High School State Championship Football Team
  • Greg Simpkins – West Plains High School Coach & Athletic/Activities Director
  • Jamie Myers – Rolla Youth Football Founder
  • Don Claxton & Jerry Mallonee – Referees
  • Dave Beckett – Monett Radio & Streaming

ELITE 11 AWARDS

  • Matt Berry — Webb City High School/Fort Scott {Kan.} Community College/Pittsburg State University
  • Joe Bettasso – Joplin High School/Missouri Southern State University
  • Sam Block – Ozark High School/Missouri State University
  • Nick Bruck – Camdenton High School/University of Central Missouri/Westminster College
  • Charles Burbridge – Aurora High School/Central Methodist University
  • Jeff Howard – Branson High School
  • Roger Koch – Carl Junction High School
  • Kendrick Payne – Southwest Baptist University
  • Max Oeser – Glendale High School/Missouri Western State University
  • Edward Sands – Evangel University
  • Laramie Todd – Lamar High School/Pittsburg State University

SPONSORSHIP TABLES OF 8: $450 and include recognition in the printed program and at the table.

HEAD TABLE TICKET: $100 A head table ticket is $100 and includes the same perks.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET: $60, or $70 at the door.

OTHER SPONSORSHIPS: Numerous sponsorship are available, such as associate sponsorships and congratulatory ads.

TICKETS: Call 417-889-3100.

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