Nixa (Mo.) beat Ozark (Mo.) 45-7 after a strong game from
Alec Murphy, who rushed for five touchdowns.
After taking the lead on an Murphy touchdown run in the first quarter, the Eagles led 45-0 at the half.
Nixa scored 31 points in the second quarter on the way to a win. NHS scored on a touchdown catch by
Tristan Ridenour, an Murphy touchdown run, a touchdown run by Murphy and an Murphy touchdown run in the quarter.
Ozark's only touchdown came on a pass in the third quarter.
The Eagles had given up an average of 10.3 points prior to the contest.
Nixa avenged last year's 41-21 loss to the Tigers with the victory.
The loss was the fourth in a row for Ozark.
In a Central Ozarks - Large game next week Nixa (6-1) takes on Carthage, and Ozark (3-4) will go up against Webb City also in a Central Ozarks - Large game.
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