Before you know it, high school football in the Ozarks will kick off across the area and we're getting ready by taking a look at every team in the area.
Southwest Missouri features some championship contenders and teams that appear ready to take another step toward becoming one.
Here are a few things to know about every team in the area:
Big 8 East
Coming off the first runner-up finish in the school’s history, Reeds Spring still has plenty of firepower coming back that should make it a challenger to win its conference.