Nixa's Kael Combs tosses up a field goal as Republic's Khamari Edwards attempts to block the shot as the Eagles take on the Tigers during a game on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

Kael Combs has been the area's best player this season. His recent stretch has landed him a lot of attention from regional Division I colleges.

Nixa (Mo.) junior Kael Combs is an intriguing prospect because he only returned to football in the fall, but picked it back up quickly, coming away with 44 receptions for 842 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Kael Combs was able to take a look back on Friday morning and remember a time in which he’d dreamed of doing exactly what he did Thursday night. “I can’t really put it into words.

Drake guard Kael Combs is transferring to Iowa, reuniting with head coach Ben McCollum. The sophomore is expected to compete for backcourt minutes as the Hawkeyes rebuild their roster.

Combs – a native of Nixa, Mo. – appeared in 26 games for Wyoming during the 2023-24 season. In his freshman year of college basketball, he averaged 2.7 points and one rebound in 10.5 minutes ...

When Kael Combs came out of the locker room at halftime, his dad pulled him aside and told him that the defender on him couldn't guard him. Not many can, but Combs was limited to four points at ...

University of Wyoming freshman guard Kael Combs, left, drives to the net past Weber State freshman Viljami Vartiainen during a game Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie.

Athlete of the Week: Kael Combs, Nixa The Nixa Boys basketball team is riding the momentum of last year’s final four appearance into this season. The Eagles started the season 8-0.

This week’s athlete of the week (12/20) is Kael Combs from Nixa High School. Combs is a junior on the Nixa boys’ basketball team. His play is a big reason why the Eagles have jumped out to a 4 ...