A collection of fish-related logos on a red background. They are the logos for the Ozarks Lunkers Arena League football team
Springfield's entry in The Arena League will be called the Ozarks Lunkers. The team's name and logos were unveiled June 14 in a press conference at Bass Pro Shops.

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Tryouts for the new Ozarks Lunkers football team of the Arena League are scheduled from 1-3 p.m. Saturday in the indoor facility at Allison Sports Town, 209 Airport Boulevard.

Registration fee is $50 and includes a Lunkers sleeveless compression shirt. Players, who must be 18 or older by June 1, 2024, are required to wear black shorts. Cleats may be worn on playing surfaces.

The Lunkers are scheduled to begin play next summer at the Wilson Logistics Arena at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

Players must register at the Lunkers' official website.




Lyndal Scranton

Lyndal Scranton is a Springfield native who has covered sports in the Ozarks for more than 35 years, witnessing nearly every big sports moment in the region during the last 50 years. The Missouri Sports Hall of Famer, Springfield Area Sports Hall of Famer and live-fire cooking enthusiast also serves as PR Director for Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri and is co-host of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast. Contact him at Lscranton755@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @LyndalScranton. More by Lyndal Scranton