Football Preview: Fort Scott Tigers vs. Pittsburg Dragons
Fort Scott is 0-9 against Pittsburg since September of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Fort Scott Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pittsburg Dragons at 7:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Pittsburg is hoping to do what Independence couldn't on Friday: put an end to Fort Scott's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Fort Scott simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Independence 36-8 on the road.
Meanwhile, Pittsburg took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 55-21 victory over Labette County.
Pittsburg's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carsen Nickelson led the charge by throwing for 142 yards and four touchdowns while completing 88.9% of his passes, and also rushing for 42 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Stone Peery, who rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns.
Fort Scott's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Pittsburg, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Fort Scott came up short against Pittsburg in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 32-22. Will Fort Scott have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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