Pittsburg is 0-3 against Smithville since October of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Dragons are taking a road trip to square off against the Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Friday, Pittsburg came up short against Paola and fell 33-21.
Pittsburg's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Malcolm Riley, who gained 112 total yards and a touchdown, and Cole Hayden, who picked up 17 receiving yards and one TD.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 56 points the game before, Smithville was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They took a blow against Platte County, falling 49-7. The Warriors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.
Smithville's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Pittsburg, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Pittsburg ended up a good deal behind Smithville in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, losing 35-21. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Warriors' Peyton Steffen, who rushed for 82 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Now that the Dragons know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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