People have been moving there for decades just not specially for football. Or border hopping for football like what happens at Webb. Nixa vball and basketball are well know also but the thing is ozark republic and Kickapoo are all also typically good at those sports.
I have close friends in Nixa and they have said a few times that the city is growing (which we all know) and bringing in talent from the surrounding area. I think Republic will follow the same route. Not sure on Ozark or Kickapoo. Depends on if the get a better HC for the football program.
Nixa will be the new Webb/Jeff City as long as Perry stays there.
On another note, I would not be the least surprised if Joplin high school splits in the next 5 years. The West 32nd area near Central City Road is growing fast. Looks like a new city on that side of town.
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