Football Game Preview: Branson Pirates vs. Carl Junction Bulldogs

The Branson Pirates will face off against the Carl Junction Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Carl Junction took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Branson, who comes in off a win.

Branson is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 49-18 victory over Marshfield. The win continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Bluejays: they've now won four in a row.

Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks on offense in their last five matchups, Carl Junction finally came back down to earth on Friday. They were beaten by Seneca 42-7. The contest marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Branson's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Carl Junction, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 4-2.

Everything came up roses for Branson against Carl Junction in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 40-7 win. In that matchup, the Pirates amassed a halftime lead of 31-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.